Persuasion (Penguin Classics)

I picked this up as part of my journey back into classics, and I'm so glad I did. Austen's writing in this one feels more mature and reflective than her earlier novels. The story moves at a steady pace, and the characters feel genuine - especially Anne, who's easy to root for. It's a quieter romance compared to modern books, but that's exactly what I needed. If you're trying to get away from lighter reads and want something with more substance, this is a solid choice. The Penguin Classics edition is well-made too, which is always a bonus.

I love reading this book at least once a year. Definitely recommend this book. This book is a classic while written well told and never forgotten.!!

Great book, love the romance story!

I purchased this as a gift for my teenage granddaughter, as it was a requirement for literature class, I think. It was on her birthday list. I read this many years ago, and it's a great read, as are all of Jane Austin's books. To this day and age her books are still relevant.

A great classic. Good quality publication with helpful forward.

happy with book although english victorian language a little hard to follow they are so correct thanks

Certainly one of the greatest literary minds of all time is that of Jane Austen, an author who has been much-maligned by her unfair modern association with "chick-lit" (it's nice that "Bridget Jones' Diary" was based on "Pride and Prejudice," but that should not reflect unduly on Austen's work). The trick is that while Austen's novels do tend to center on a romantic plot they are imbued with many other facets that make them so much more than trifling entertainments. Sharp social commentary is particularly prevalent in all of her novels, perhaps none more-so than her final work, "Persuasion" -- with its deft handling of a woman's place in society and of the difficulties imposed by class barriers. Its focus is on Anne Elliot, middle child of the pretentious Sir Walter, who has no use for her in his life -- choosing to favor his eldest daughter Elizabeth (who, truly, takes after her father in all selfish respects) and to offer regard to his youngest, Mary, at least as a woman who has fulfilled her purpose by marrying satisfactorily. Years earlier Lady Russell, a family friend who became a sort of surrogate parent to Anne after her mother's death, persuaded Anne to break her engagement to her beloved Frederick Wentworth, believing him to be an inferior sort of person who would only make Anne miserable in time. Now, eight years later, Wentworth is a successful captain in the British navy who has proven that he would have been a more than worthy match for Anne in situation as well as affection. But when he comes back into her life, Anne must live with the consequences of her earlier decision as Wentworth appears to have moved on -- actively seeking a wife right under Anne's nose. Anne also finds herself being courted by her cousin William, who would be a perfectly sensible match for her, but since her heart still belongs to Captain Wentworth she cannot bear to consider it. The plot conventions will be familiar to fans of Austen, but that does not detract from the sharpness and enjoyability of the tale in the slightest. The keen observations are on target, and "Persuasion" has the added benefit of having some of the best characters in the Austen canon this side of "Pride and Prejudice". Anne proves to be a heroine worthy of Elizabeth Bennet's approval, and Captain Wentworth an amiable counterpoint to the steelier Mr. Darcy. Mary's histrionics are reminiscent of the wailings of Mrs. Bennet, providing blissful comic relief without becoming too overbearing. Best of all, naturally, is the omnipresent Austen wit -- an incomparable achievement in all of her novels, on fine display here in "Persuasion". Anyone who has not yet experienced Jane Austen is missing out on some enjoyable and delightfully thought-provoking reading, and should get started as soon as possible.

What can I say about any novel of Jane Austen's, other than to admire her prose and reflect on her plot. As always, Ms. Austen shows why she is one of the most revered writers in the English Language. I give this book four as opposed to five stars because I found the plot to be more simplistic and overtly formulaic than some of her greater novels. That being said, you can never go wrong by spending some time with Jane Austen, and if you are already a fan, by all means read this wonderful novel.

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Loved the book... It's great! Jane Austen is great. Those who love classics need no reviews about the book's content.

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An excellent presentation with copious notes as one might expect from Penguin Classics.

L'articolo è sì conforme alla descrizione, ma presenta dei segni sulla copertina, sulla costa e sugli angoli certamente dovuti a negligenza nella gestione logistica di un prodotto delicato. Non è la prima volta che un libro pagato per nuovo presenta questo genere di danni, ma posso garantire che è l'ultima che ne acquisto uno tramite amazon. Torniamo a compare i libri nelle librerie o, dove possibile, ripieghiamo sull'usato - ne gioverà l'ambiente e il nostro portafogli.