Unabridged Classics : The Originals : Persuasion

You pierce my soul. I am half agony, half hope. . . I have loved none but you. Jane Austen?s last published novel, Persuasion is hailed as one of her most mature works. It stands also as one of the most enchanting novels in English literature, a story of love and second chances. Anne Elliot, daughter of the aristocratic Sir Walter Elliot, possesses a quiet charm and profound feelings. At nineteen, she found love with the bold naval officer, Captain Wentworth, but yielded to familial pressures and relinquished their engagement. Now, eight years later, Wentworth returns as a wealthy bachelor, and Anne?s emotions are caught in a whirlwind, while he goes about being distant and unforgiving. Amidst the social whirl of Bath and the emergence of a new suitor, the intricacies of their reunion unfold with both touching sincerity and Austen?s signature wit. Persuasion is a poignant exploration of second chances, the consequences of pride and persuasion, and the all- enduring power of love.