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By Jane Austen

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Persuasion by Jane Austen is a timeless romance novel that revolves around the life of Anne Elliot, a lady who is persuaded to end her engagement with the man she loves, Captain Frederick Wentworth, because he is poor and not of high standing. Eight years on, Anne remains unmarried and lives with her selfish, spendthrift family. When Captain Wentworth re-enters her life, now rich and elevated in standing, Anne is torn between her residual love for him, and his seeming indifference to her. Throughout the novel, Anne's growing maturity and insight into her own heart are contrasted with the shallow outlook of the people around her. The novel is concerned with themes of love, regret, second chances, and social class, and Anne's unassuming strength and intelligence make her Austen's most lasting heroine. Throughout the novel, Anne comes to understand how to manage her emotions, gaining the courage to pursue love on her own terms. Persuasion is a masterful work of personal transformation, making it one of Jane Austen's most cherished literary contributions.