Persuasion (AmazonClassics Edition)

Seven years ago, Anne Elliot broke off her engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth, convinced that marrying a man without money or status would be a grave mistake. Now, she is past her prime and single at twenty-seven. But when the estranged paramours reconnect through a couple renting the Elliot family estate, Anne discovers she may have another shot at romancethis time, on her terms. Part fairy tale, part social commentary, Jane Austens novel delivers not only her signature warmth and wit but perhaps her most mature and relatable heroine. Persuasion remains true to Austens form in being ahead of its time, arguing that where there is love, there is happinesseven in the most impractical of unions. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literatures most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as Persuasion , this edition of Persuasion (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. ** Seven years ago, Anne Elliot broke off her engagement to Captain Frederick Wentworth, convinced that marrying a man without money or status would be a grave mistake. Now, she is past her prime and single at twenty-seven. But when the estranged paramours reconnect through a couple renting the Elliot family estate, Anne discovers she may have another shot at romance鈥攖his time, on her terms. Part fairy tale, part social commentary, Jane Austen鈥檚 novel delivers not only her signature warmth and wit but perhaps her most mature and relatable heroine. Persuasion remains true to Austen鈥檚 form in being ahead of its time, arguing that where there is love, there is happiness鈥攅ven in the most impractical of unions. AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature鈥檚 most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds. Revised edition: Previously published as Persuasion , this edition of Persuasion (AmazonClassics Edition) includes editorial revisions. ** Persuasion tells the love story of Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth, whose sister rents Miss Elliot's father's house, after the Napoleonic Wars come to an end. The story is set in 1814. The book itself is Jane Austen's last published book, published posthumously in December of 1818.