We live at home, quiet, confined, and our feelings prey upon us. Eight years ago, Lady Russell persuaded Anne Elliot to break off her engagement to a fortuneless young naval captain. Now, at twenty-seven, Anne is convinced that any hope she has of happiness has passed. But when war ends and the Navy comes home, so does Captain Wentworth, and Anne starts to wonder if there is such a thing as a second chance at love.
This book features in the following series: Baker Street Readers, Penguin, Penguin Joint Venture Readers, Penguin Readers, Real Reads, Scholastic Classics, The Complete Jane Austen Collection .
This book has been graded for interest at 12-15 years.
There are 224 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2019 by Sweet Cherry Publishing .
Jane Austen (1775 - 1817) was an English novelist best known for her six major novels, "Sense and Sensibility", "Pride and Prejudice", "Persuasion", "Northanger Abbey", "Mansfield Park" and "Emma".
This book contains the following story:
Persuasion
"Persuasion" is a novel written by Jane Austen, published posthumously in 1818. The story revolves around Anne Elliot, a sensible and kind-hearted woman who, at the age of 19, was persuaded by her family to break off her engagement with Captain Frederick Wentworth due to his lack of wealth and social standing. Eight years later, the circumstances have changed, and Anne's life takes an unexpected turn.
Act 1: The novel opens with Anne Elliot living with her vain and status-conscious father, Sir Walter Elliot, and her elder sister, Elizabeth, at their family estate, Kellynch Hall. The family is experiencing financial difficulties and decides to lease Kellynch Hall to Admiral Croft and his wife.
Act 2: When the Crofts move into Kellynch Hall, Anne is surprised to learn that Admiral Croft's wife is none other than Captain Frederick Wentworth's sister. This rekindles Anne's feelings for Wentworth, who has become a successful and wealthy naval officer.
Act 3: Anne and Wentworth's paths cross once again when the Elliot family visits Bath, a fashionable resort town. Despite their lingering feelings for each other, they remain reserved and cautious in their interactions.
Act 4: Anne becomes acquainted with her cousin, Mr. William Elliot, who is seeking to inherit her father's estate and fortune. He shows an interest in Anne and her family, particularly in marrying her to secure his claim to the estate. Anne is wary of his motives but remains polite.
Act 5: As Anne spends time in the company of Captain Wentworth, her feelings for him are rekindled, and it becomes apparent that he still cares for her. Meanwhile, Mr. Elliot's true intentions are revealed when he tries to rekindle his relationship with Anne's long-lost friend, Mrs. Smith, to gain more information about Anne's family.
In a surprising twist, a series of events involving a potential scandal prompts Wentworth to propose to Anne, and she accepts his proposal.
The novel concludes with Anne and Wentworth finally finding happiness together, as the mistakes of the past are resolved, and true love triumphs over societal expectations and persuasion.
"Persuasion" is a captivating novel that explores themes of love, second chances, and the consequences of pride and societal expectations. Jane Austen's masterful storytelling skillfully portrays the complexities of human relationships and the importance of staying true to one's heart, making it a timeless and beloved classic in the world of literature.
This book is in the following series:
Baker Street Readers
Penguin Joint Venture Readers
The Complete Jane Austen Collection
Penguin
Penguin Readers
Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders. At the end of each book there is a section of exercises focusing on vocabulary building, comprehension, discussion and writing. Penguin Readers are graded at seven levels of difficulty, from 'Easystarts' with a 200-word vocabulary, to Level 6 (Advanced) with a 3000-word vocabulary. In addition, titles fall into one of three sub-categories: 'Contemporary', 'Classics' or 'Originals'.
Scholastic Classics
Real Reads
Real Reads are retellings of great literature from around the world, each fitted into a 64-page book. The series aims to make classic stories, dramas and histories available to intelligent young readers as a bridge to the full texts, to language students wanting access to other cultures, and to adult readers who are unlikely ever to read the original versions.
