Persuasion (Signature Editions)
Eight years ago, Anne Elliot followed the advice of Lady Russell, her only true friend, and broke off her engagement to the dashing young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. When Anne and the newly wealthy Captain Wentworth cross paths years later, it is clear that he has neither forgotten--nor forgiven--their past. Can true love survive heartbreak? Who should we listen to in matters of the heart?
Filled with Jane Austen's trademark wit and social commentary, Persuasion is a delightful romance and a surprisingly subversive exploration of our need to persuade, and be persuaded by, others.
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Maybe it was the most melancholic Austen novel, as Virginia Woolf has mentioned occasionally. In my opinion, it is one of the most romantic ones, together with Pride and Prejudice. Enriquetta and Louisa seem to be quite similar to the two younger Bennet sisters.
I think Jane Austen shows here a more mature way of depiction, and is more direct toward the characters that have bad intentions.
The romantic story, through time, is interesting, because here we can see an old love story coming to life again thanks to a new encounter, which is lovely and different from other Austen novels.
The most of the secondary characters have "ugly personalities" in this novel, and I firmly believe that's all about Ana and Capt. Wentworth. The whole novel is a silent poem, between gaze and gaze. PS. Loved the references to Lord Byron and Sir Walter Scott!!!
Persuasion is no Pride and Prejudice. Although, there are a lot of similarities. I listened to the audiobook version of this for most of the middle chapters, but I had a hard time staying interested. The last two chapters finally pulled me in, and it was all worth it when I read those words, “I am half agony, half hope.” Gutted!
#popsugarreadingchallenge2019 (prompt # 13)
#popsugarreadingchallenge2019 (prompt # 13)
Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’ is a perfectly wonderful romance for this time of year, the autumnal setting and sweet themes of second chance romance, friendship, and longings of the heart make for the perfect cozy read. Not as witty as some of her other books, Austen really creates a unique entry with ‘Persuasion.’ Anne Eliot is a mature, self composed, kindhearted heroine that makes this book one that I thoroughly enjoy coming back to over and over again.
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