Persuasion by Jane Austen
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| Author | Austen, Jane, 1775-1817 |
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| Title | Persuasion |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Sharon Partridge and Martin Ward Revised by Richard Tonsing. |
| Summary | "Persuasion" by Jane Austen is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Anne Elliot, the quiet yet perceptive daughter of a vain baronet, Sir Walter Elliot, who is struggling with his finances and social status. The novel explores themes of love, regret, and societal pressures, particularly through Anne's past romance with Captain Frederick Wentworth, a man without fortune or title, whom her family disapproved of. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Sir Walter Elliot, who is completely absorbed in his own vanity and status as a baronet, neglecting the weighty financial problems threatening his estate, Kellynch Hall. The narrative reveals the dynamics of the Elliot family, focusing on the delicate position of Anne, who is overshadowed by her more socially ambitious sisters and neglected by her father. The opening establishes Anne's sense of duty and her longing for a life that acknowledges her character and feelings, foreshadowing the complex emotional struggles she faces as the story unfolds around her potential reconnection with Wentworth, now a successful naval captain. The stage is set for Anne's journey of self-discovery amid the entanglements of family, friendship, and social standings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Young women -- Fiction |
| Subject | Motherless families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rejection (Psychology) -- Fiction |
| Subject | First loves -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dysfunctional families -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ship captains -- Fiction |
| Subject | Love stories |
| Subject | Regency fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 105 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 1994 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 10, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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