Persuasion
By JANE AUSTEN
(Book Sales, Inc., Paperback, 9781848373082, 224pp.)
Publication Date: August 2009
Other Editions of This Title: eBook, Mass Market Paperback (August 18, 2009), Paperback (June 2008), Mass Market Paperback (February 2008), Paperback (September 4, 2007), Paperback (August 2005), Paperback (March 2004), Paperback (April 2003), Paperback (June 12, 2001), Paperback (April 1997), Mass Market Paperback (August 1996), Hardcover (June 30, 1992), Mass Market Paperback (April 1, 1984)
Categories: Classics
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As is often the case with Ms. Austen's fiction, "Persuasion" deals with the social issues of the times and paints a fascinating portrait of Regency England, especially when dealing with the class system. Rigid social barriers existed - and everyone wanted to marry "up" to a higher station - and, of course, into wealth. This is also a very poignant and passionate story of love, disappointment, loss and redemption. The point Austen makes here, is that one should not ever be persuaded to abandon core values and beliefs, especially for ignoble goals. There are consequences, always.
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