Persuasion
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This richly illustrated annotated edition brings unmatched vitality to Austen’s most passionate and introspective love story. Commentary alongside the text explains difficult allusions, while the Introduction explicates the novel’s central conflicts as well as its relationship to Austen’s other works and to those of her contemporaries. “Jane Austen lovers worldwide will cherish these books...Prepare yourself for a major treat.” —Christian Science Monitor Let us never underestimate the power of a well-written book.Persuasion, Jane Austen’s final novel, was published posthumously in 1817. The story of Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth’s once-abandoned, never-forgotten romance has enchanted readers ever since. How long can two people in love withstand their feelings? Experience their enduring love anew with this extraordinary, annotated edition. For beginners and experts alike—immerse yourself in Jane Austen’s world: For the modern reader, our insightful and illuminating annotations provide clear explanations and context for period language and references. For the enthusiast, they offer fresh, exciting analysis—a passionate friend in the margins. A work of art—the ideal gift: Perfect for gifting, collecting, and cherishing, this grand hardcover (9” x 9.5”) brims with hundreds of full-color illustrations that vividly recreate Austen’s world—its fashions, carriages, libraries, and estates. The story: “You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope...I have loved none but you.” When Anne Elliot was nineteen, she fell in love with the ambitious naval officer Frederick Wentworth; the pair were quickly engaged. As the daughter of a baronet, however, Anne was persuaded by her family to end the imprudent relationship. Now, seven years later, Sir Walter Elliot’s lavish spending has jeopardized the family fortune, while Wentworth has risen through the ranks to become a wealthy and distinguished captain. When fate brings them together again, their feelings are unchanged—but will they reconcile?
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This richly illustrated annotated edition brings unmatched vitality to Austen’s most passionate and introspective love story. Commentary alongside the text explains difficult allusions, while the Introduction explicates the novel’s central conflicts as well as its relationship to Austen’s other works and to those of her contemporaries. “Jane Austen lovers worldwide will cherish these books...Prepare yourself for a major treat.” —Christian Science Monitor Let us never underestimate the power of a well-written book.Persuasion, Jane Austen’s final novel, was published posthumously in 1817. The story of Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth’s once-abandoned, never-forgotten romance has enchanted readers ever since. How long can two people in love withstand their feelings? Experience their enduring love anew with this extraordinary, annotated edition. For beginners and experts alike—immerse yourself in Jane Austen’s world: For the modern reader, our insightful and illuminating annotations provide clear explanations and context for period language and references. For the enthusiast, they offer fresh, exciting analysis—a passionate friend in the margins. A work of art—the ideal gift: Perfect for gifting, collecting, and cherishing, this grand hardcover (9” x 9.5”) brims with hundreds of full-color illustrations that vividly recreate Austen’s world—its fashions, carriages, libraries, and estates. The story: “You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope...I have loved none but you.” When Anne Elliot was nineteen, she fell in love with the ambitious naval officer Frederick Wentworth; the pair were quickly engaged. As the daughter of a baronet, however, Anne was persuaded by her family to end the imprudent relationship. Now, seven years later, Sir Walter Elliot’s lavish spending has jeopardized the family fortune, while Wentworth has risen through the ranks to become a wealthy and distinguished captain. When fate brings them together again, their feelings are unchanged—but will they reconcile?
AmazonPages: 360, Edition: Geannoteerd, Hardcover, Belknap Press
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