How quick come the reasons for approving what we like." Eight years earlier . . .Anne Elliot, the compassionate nineteen-year-old daughter of Sir Walter, is persuaded to break off her engagement with Frederick Wentworth, a young lieutenant in the Royal Navy, for he is without fortune. Now, eight years later . . . Captain Wentworth has returned to England rich and successful, but is still unforgiving. Anne, independent and mature, is still in love with him. And every time they come across each other, it is painful for her. What happens when Wentworth comes to know that Anne had turned down Charles Musgrove' s marriage proposal?Will his love for her resurface? Will their relationship be renewed? Written in Austen' s inimitable style, Persuasion reveals the emerging changes in the transforming social milieu of the nineteenth century. Published posthumously, it is Austen' s last completed novel. It has been a subject of numerous adaptations across various art forms. This moving love story continues to be appreciated by its readers. "
Jane Austen
Jane Austen was an English novelist born in 1775 in Hampshire, England. She is best known for her novels which explore the lives and manners of the English gentry in the early 19th century. Austen's most notable works include "Pride and Prejudice," "Sense and Sensibility," and "Emma." Her writing style is characterized by wit, social commentary, and keen observation of human nature. Austen's works have had a lasting impact on the literary genre of the novel, particularly in the development of the comedy of manners. Her most famous work, "Pride and Prejudice," is considered a classic of English literature and continues to be widely read and studied today. Austen's contributions to literature include her insightful portrayal of characters and relationships, her exploration of the role of women in society, and her enduring appeal to readers of all ages.
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