Persuasion
Persuasion
Jane Austen
Christopher Hitchens
Captain Frederick Wentworth in [this book], is partly of interest to the female sex because of the 'prize' loot he has extracted from his encounters with Bonaparte's navy. - Christopher Hitchens
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Persuasion

Persuasion

Jane Austen
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Jane Austen
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In "Persuasion," Jane Austen weaves a poignant narrative of second chances and the enduring resilience of love. Anne Elliot, the overlooked middle daughter of a vain and imprudent baronet, is persuaded to break off her engagement with Frederick Wentworth, a young naval officer of modest means but great merit. The tale unfolds eight years later, as fortunes have shifted; Wentworth returns a decorated captain, while Anne's family teeters on the brink of financial ruin. Amidst the vanities and varied social circles of Bath society, Austen delicately explores themes of regret, constancy, and the quiet strength found in steadfast affection. Austen's final completed work, "Persuasion" stands out for its mature reflection on the passage of time and the choices that define us. The novel's nuanced examination of the social fabric of early 19th-century England—contrasting the landed gentry's fading grandeur with the rising meritocracy of the Navy—serves as a backdrop to Anne Elliot's quiet yet determined journey towards personal fulfillment and love reclaimed. With its richly drawn characters and incisive social commentary, "Persuasion" remains a timeless testament to the enduring power of personal integrity and emotional courage.

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Released
1817
20 Dec
Length
249
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Captain Frederick Wentworth in [this book], is partly of interest to the female sex because of the 'prize' loot he has extracted from his encounters with Bonaparte's navy. - Christopher Hitchens
I hate to hear you talk about all women as if they were fine ladies instead of rational creatures. None of us want to be in calm waters all our lives.
— Jane Austen, Persuasion

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