Persuasion

5W Jane Austen. London: J. M. Dent and Co., 1892.

Notes

Persuasion is the last completed novel by Jane Austen, published posthumously in 1817. It tells the story of Anne Elliot, a quiet and intelligent woman who, years earlier, was persuaded to reject a marriage proposal from Frederick Wentworth, a naval officer she deeply loved. When Wentworth returns years later, now wealthy and successful, Anne must navigate the emotional turmoil of their renewed acquaintance while confronting societal expectations, family pressures, and her own regrets. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, Persuasion explores themes of second chances, personal integrity, and the enduring power of love, offering a more mature and introspective perspective than Austen's earlier works.

Description 

Soft green canvas binding with gilt design on upper board and gilt lettering to upper cover and spine. Minimal warping to upper right and lower left corner of upper board. Image frontispiece with decorative title page. Sun fading to spine. Bumped corners. Damp stained preliminary endpaper.