Persuasion (Broadview Literary Texts) (Readings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures)
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| Rating | : | 4.87 (774 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1551111314 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 312 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-07-14 |
| Language | : | English |
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Here, Anne, the unappreciated middle daughter of the Elliots, has new choices to make, between the customs and traditions in which she was brought up and the excitement of the unknown.. For her last novel’s plot, Austen returns to the tensions of inheritance; but the once satisfactory solutionsecurity on a landed estateno longer applies
The novel opens some seven years after Anne sent her beau packing, and she's still alone. Anne Elliot, heroine of Austen's last novel, did something we can all relate to: Long ago, she let the love of her life get away. In this case, she had allowed herself to be persuaded by a trusted family friend that the young man she loved wasn't an adequate match, social stationwise, and that Anne could do better. As always, Austen's storytelling is so confident, you can't help but allow yourself to be taken on the enjoyable journey. But then the guy she never stopped loving comes back from the sea.
"Gentle satire at its best" according to Jacqui. I have always been a Jane Austen fan, and studied a number of her novels at University, and have also taught them. Northanger Abbey is one that I have heard about, but had never read. I loved it for a number of reasons. It displays that fine Austen trait of exposing the social customs, snobbery and hypocrisy of her era. There were also many examples of Austen's skill in. Debbie B. said I love the way she creates her characters through their dialogue. I have spent the last few days re-reading uncharacteristically slowly. This Jane Austen classic is worth savoring. There are so many passages that display the author's sly observational wit and brilliance. And the illustrations add a little something extra in this kindle edition.I love the way she creates her characters through their dialogue. John Thorpe is a recogniza. Whistlers Mom said Unreasonable demands. Although I've read Austen's books so many times I can practically recite them from memory, this is the first time I've reviewed one. What can I possibly add to the millions of words that have been written about this remarkable woman and her novels? But this one has me puzzled.I read for pleasure and never bother with literary criticisms. If I like the book, that's all I