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“Persuasion” is a novel written by the renowned English author Jane Austen. It was published posthumously in 1817, along with a biographical note by Austen’s brother, Henry Austen. “Persuasion” is often considered one of Austen’s most mature and poignant works.
The story revolves around the protagonist, Anne Elliot, who is the middle daughter of Sir Walter Elliot, a baronet with a vain and self-absorbed personality. Anne falls in love with a naval officer named Frederick Wentworth, but she is persuaded by her family and close family friend, Lady Russell, to break off the engagement due to Wentworth’s lack of wealth and social status.
Eight years later, Anne’s circumstances have changed significantly, and she finds herself in a situation where she interacts with Frederick Wentworth once again. Wentworth has risen in naval rank and fortune, and Anne must navigate her feelings for him while dealing with her family’s financial troubles and the complexities of social expectations.
“Persuasion” is known for its exploration of themes such as second chances, societal pressures, the consequences of pride and prejudice, and the maturity of love over time. Unlike some of Austen’s earlier novels, “Persuasion” delves into the challenges and regrets that come with the passage of time and the characters’ decisions
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