70 pages 2 hours read

Jane Austen

Persuasion

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1817

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Reviews & Readership

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Jane Austen's Persuasion is celebrated for its mature exploration of love and second chances, with critics praising its deep character development and subtle irony. However, some readers find the pacing slow and the plot less engaging than her other works. Overall, it remains a nuanced and cherished novel in Austen's oeuvre.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Persuasion?

A reader who enjoys Persuasion by Jane Austen would likely appreciate intricate social dynamics, insightful character studies, and evocative commentary on love and duty. Similar readers might enjoy Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen and Middlemarch by George Eliot. Fans of these classics often relish rich, introspective narratives set in historical contexts.

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Reading Age

16+years

Book Details

Genre
Romance
British Literature
Classic Fiction
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Emotions/Behavior: Shame & Pride
Identity: Gender
Period
Victorian Period
Romanticism / Romantic Period
Topics
Class
History: World