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Persuasion (Bantam Classics) by Jane Austen
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Published January 1, 1737
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June 21, 2024
Definitely one of my favorite Austen novels! I can tell this is one of Austen's books where some of her own self shines through in the characters and story.
December 5, 2023
After spending many years reading Jane Austen’s other works, I don’t know why it took me so long to finally read Persuasion!
As I read about the many moments of conversation and thoughts between Anne and those closest to her, it was quickly made clear to me that Anne and Wentworth still cared for each other, and time had not altered their love.
Of all of Jane’s heroines, I truly believe I have found my match in Anne Elliot. She is kind, well-spoken, prudent, but also knows when she must speak up, even when it seems difficult. She is observant and reflective, and truly seeks to understand those around her. I can see why Jane Austen so famously wrote that Anne Elliot may even be “too good for her.” For she is unlike any of Jane Austen’s characters-she is almost the cumulation and epitome of the other heroines combined, in virtue, approach, and prudence.
The. Letter. Wentworth. Writes. To. Anne. Be still my heart! ❤️
That scene in particular left me captivated and I turned the pages slowly, wanting to let every moment of Anne and Wentworth’s reconciliation last as long as possible. It was so lovely and sweet.
I highly recommend this read for anyone looking for a wonderful regency romance by Jane Austen!
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“Anne wondered whether it ever occurred to him now, to question the justness of his own previous opinion as to the universal felicity and advantage of firmness of character; and whether it might not strike him, that, like all other qualities of the mind, it should have its proportions and limits. She thought it could scarcely escape him to feel, that a persuadable temper might sometimes be as much in favour of happiness, as a very resolute character.”
As I read about the many moments of conversation and thoughts between Anne and those closest to her, it was quickly made clear to me that Anne and Wentworth still cared for each other, and time had not altered their love.
Of all of Jane’s heroines, I truly believe I have found my match in Anne Elliot. She is kind, well-spoken, prudent, but also knows when she must speak up, even when it seems difficult. She is observant and reflective, and truly seeks to understand those around her. I can see why Jane Austen so famously wrote that Anne Elliot may even be “too good for her.” For she is unlike any of Jane Austen’s characters-she is almost the cumulation and epitome of the other heroines combined, in virtue, approach, and prudence.
The. Letter. Wentworth. Writes. To. Anne. Be still my heart! ❤️
That scene in particular left me captivated and I turned the pages slowly, wanting to let every moment of Anne and Wentworth’s reconciliation last as long as possible. It was so lovely and sweet.
I highly recommend this read for anyone looking for a wonderful regency romance by Jane Austen!
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“Anne wondered whether it ever occurred to him now, to question the justness of his own previous opinion as to the universal felicity and advantage of firmness of character; and whether it might not strike him, that, like all other qualities of the mind, it should have its proportions and limits. She thought it could scarcely escape him to feel, that a persuadable temper might sometimes be as much in favour of happiness, as a very resolute character.”
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