Persuassion

by Jane Austen

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Anne Elliot, a woman of quiet intelligence and grace, who finds herself torn between the expectations of her status-conscious family and the desires of her own heart. Years after being persuaded to end a promising engagement, Anne’s life takes a turn when she unexpectedly crosses paths with the man she once loved. Set against the backdrop of England’s social hierarchy, the novel explores themes of love, regret, and the possibility of rekindling lost connections, all while examining the pressures of conformity and the courage it takes to follow one’s own convictions.

# English # Women # victorian
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  • Published
  • Jan. 1, 1818
  • Genre
  • Classic, Romance
  • Language
  • English
  • Total Chapter
  • 24
  • Total pages
  • 125

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Maria - Aug. 17, 2025, 4:54 p.m.


I picked up Persuasion after watching the Netflix movie, and the book did what the film couldn’t—it drew me in completely. Anne Elliot’s quiet strength and the slow, aching second-chance romance felt so much richer on the page. The novel doesn’t shout, but it lingers, and for me, it worked beautifully.