Persuasion
Jane Austen's Persuasion (1789) is a historical romance and Regency romance novel. The story is set in England, in the Regency era. Characters include Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth. Key subjects include moški in ženske, v leposlovju, medosebni odnosi and družbene razmere.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.2 out of 5 from 53 ratings, and 808 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 1,237 editions across 14 languages. On Project Gutenberg it was downloaded 14,223 times in the last 30 days.
At about 268 pages, most readers finish it in 4–5 hours. It is in the public domain, so you can read it free on Project Gutenberg or listen to the 8 h 30 min LibriVox audiobook.
About Persuasion
Persuasion tells the love story of Anne Elliot and Captain Frederick Wentworth, whose sister rents Miss Elliot's father's house, after the Napoleonic Wars come to an end. The story is set in 1814. The book itself is Jane Austen's last published book, published posthumously in December of 1818.
Free audiobook
Persuasion — LibriVox recording, 8 h 30 min in 24 sections.
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Opening line
“THE following pages are the production of a pen which has already contributed in no small degree to the entertainment of the public.”
Quick answers
Who wrote Persuasion?
Persuasion was written by Jane Austen and first published in 1789.
What genre is Persuasion?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance, Regency Romance, Historical Fiction and Classic Love Stories.
How long is Persuasion?
The median edition has 268 pages, about 4–5 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
Is Persuasion free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Persuasion?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 30 min.
What books are similar to Persuasion?
Readers who like it often enjoy Vanity Fair, The Black Moth and April Lady.
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