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 kezumi | Oct 16, 2009 | 
Tidigare, innan det uppsluppna utkastet till Sanditon riktigt uppmärksammats, sågs Jane Austens Persuasion som ett slags avsked till litteraturen av en dödsmärkt författare. Detta med viss rätt: den är inte lika uppsluppen som tidigare verk, satiren är något mörkare, och tematiken med den förlorade kärleken som återvänder kan knappast kallad ämnad för en speciellt uppsluppen stämning. Huvudperson är Anne Elliot, dotter till den självupptagne, fåfänge baroneten Walter Elliot, och den ende i hennes familj med vett i kroppen. Hon är något unikt bland Austens hjältinnor i det att hon har en historia: när boken börjar är hon 28 år gammal, moderslös och med en kvävd kärleksaffär bakom sig, en romans med den unge flottofficeren Frederick Wentworth som ogillades av både hennes familj och hennes äldre vän Lady Russell och som därför slogs upp. Som 28-årig ungmö, och med en äldre, vackrare, men ohyggligt självupptagen och ogin äldre syster som är deras faders favorit finns inte mycket att hoppas på, mer än möjligen en kontakt genom den yngre systern Mary som lyckats få tag på en hygglig karl trots att hon själv är hypokondrisk och självcentrerad, om dock inte lika»osysterlig« som den äldre Elizabeth. När boken börjar har sir Walter insett att han levt över sina tillgångar, och han bestämmer sig för att hyra ut stamsätet och flytta till Bath. Hyresgästen visar sig vara kapten Wentworths bror, och som Anne för tillfället bor hos Mary för att hjälpa henne kan inte de två före detta älskande undgå att mötas. Som sagt är satiren mer argsint än tidigare: Annes familj framställs som små monster allesammans, utan den åtminstone delvis försonande humor som Austen tecknat andra oduglingar med. Dessutom kontrasteras klart den självupptagna, högfärdiga lågadeln – främst Annes familj och släkt samt Lady Russel– mot den kamratskap och vänlighet som övriga familjer visar upp: förutom den besuttna men obetitlade familj Mary gift in sig i de flottans män som Wentworth omger sig med. Här går dessutom hjältinnans rivaler i stort sett fria från uttryckligt klander: de är förvisso inte lika sofistikerade eller inkännande som Anne, men de är heller inga dåliga eller ovänliga personer och utrustas båda innan berättelsen är över med passande giften. Bokens stora svaghet, förutom att upplösningen startar tidigare än vad som är nödvändigt och önskvärt, är väl snarast att de båda älskande förblir en aning konturlösa: de beskrivs som allmänt förträffliga och stadiga men verkar utöver detta inte ha speciellt mycket personlighet. Detta innebär inte något större hinder för njutning – Austens prosa är i sig nog för att få mig att brista ut i spontan högläsning –, men bidrar till att jag inte är riktigt lika nöjd med denna som andra av Austens böcker. (  ) andejons | Dec 4, 2009 | my new favorite austen novel! (  )1  ellenq | Nov 28, 2009 | Anne Elliot's love for naval officer Frederick Wentworth continues long after Lady Russell persuades Anne to break off the match. (  ) purkskis | Nov 28, 2009 | I listened to the unabridged audiobook read by Greta Sacchi. It was wonderful! The reading was fanastic, with the characters easily identifiable, and at times ludicrously funny. This was my first audiobook and on the shape of this it won't be my last! ( ) nellista | Nov 21, 2009 | Austen's final novel is beautifully written and has a quieter tone than her earlier works. The imagery is gorgeous, and the themes are darker (aging, death). (  ) checkadawson | Nov 3, 2009 | I think this is my favorite Austen. I know, I know, there are many who would argue for the Elizabeth/Darcy love story, but for me, Anne is the ultimate heroine. Her wildly eccentric father, the sisters who don't really care for her, and Captain Wentworth. Ahhh, Captain Wentworth. No matter how many times I read it I still feel so sorry for Anne--until she gets the letter. The letter to end all letters. If you haven't read it, do it. You will not regret it. ( ) JenSay | Oct 27, 2009 | The main character Anne, is very difficult not to love in Austen's 'Persuasion', a very kind-hearted, clever and independent individual who, in the time that Austen was writing, would have had a difficult footing dividing herself from the influences of status and wealth surrounding her. 'Persuasion' is a very cleverly written book which really touches the heart of the reader. There are elements of both comedy and tragedy when we consider the interactions Anne is forced to make with those shallow individuals surrounding her, and the reader finds themselves holding their breath, trying to determine whether the enigmatic Captain Wentworth is with them or against them in this respect. A touching love story, however not my favourite of Austen's novels - although cleverly written, and a great insight into human behaviour, I felt that there could have been much more room for development. (  ) kezumi | Oct 16, 2009 | I love Persuasion. It is my favorite Jane Austen, and I love Jane Austen. Persuasion is a bit quieter and more introspective than her other books. I ache all the way through it and never want it to end. It touches that part of you that longs to be completely understood and appreciated for who you are. ( ) melopher | Oct 13, 2009 | Subtly written to make you feel the characters longing for eachother. ( )1 Eyreflife66 | Aug 29, 2009 | While Pride and Prejudice is the most well known and celebrated of Austen's works, Persuasion is my personal favorite. Once again a tale of love and bad timing it is not an overheard comment as in the case of Elizabeth and Darcy but the 'wise' words of an older relative that created the fateful romance. Like all of Austen's works, this is wonderfully written, with rich characters and a wry sense of humor. ( )1 DBJones | Aug 28, 2009 | Persuasão é o mais soft que li de Jane Austen até hoje. Não sei bem o que me leva a dizer tal coisa, mas é o que me vêm imediatamente à ideia quando olho para a minha cópia do livro na estante. Vi primeiro (grande erro) a mais recente adaptação ao pequeno ecrã desta história, pela BBC, e adorei. Não que não pensasse já em ler o livro, mas de qualquer maneira... Em Persuasão, contrariamente a todas as suas outras obras, Austen começa pelo fim de um amor: os pombos já se conheceram e se amaram e se separaram, mas nunca esqueceram, e Anne nunca deixou de se culpar e de sofrer por isso. Esta é uma história sobretudo terna, com protagonistas mais maduros, não deixando por isso, de serem desenfreada, ardente e eloquentemente apaixonados, como todos os protagonistas de Jane Austen o são. Nunca hei-de esquecer aquela carta de Wentworth a Anne..."Trespassa-me a alma..." 4 estrelinhas brilhantes. ( ) c_c | Aug 21, 2009 | Love's Barriers Delightfully Probed in Polite Conversation: Persuasion is Jane Austen's most sophisticated story and writing. She lovingly and incisively demonstrates the problems of being a well-bred sensitive person in a society that's more intrigued by social standing, money, and polite conversation than by good character. Persuasion is Anne Elliot's story. The title's initial allusion is to Anne's brush with matrimony when a promising, but not rich, naval officer, Captain Wentworth, proposed and she fell in love with him at 19. But Anne's deceased mother's friend, Lady Russell, persuaded Anne not to make the match. Up until the time of the story, Anne hasn't had another suitor and she's now well past the usual age of marriage at 29 and "her bloom had vanish early." Her father's spendthrift ways mean that Anne could bring little money to a marriage so she's expecting not to marry. While in her social class that lack of a husband is a drawback, in reality her family is a greater problem. Her father, Sir Walter Elliot, is a baronet who spends too much money, is obsessed by social rank, loves to be around the "beautiful people" and admire himself in a mirror, and keeps company with an unsuitable, scheming widow, Mrs. Clay, who is looking for a husband and has latched onto Elizabeth as friend. Anne's older sister, Elizabeth, is also unmarried and is as equally obsessed with social status as their father. Both Sir Walter and Elizabeth fail to value Anne and looked to her to suit their conveniences. The other daughter, Mary, is married but the connection doesn't thrill either Sir Walter or Elizabeth. Mary sees Anne as a virtual servant who should wait on her every beck and call when Anne is her guest. Due to Sir Walter's over spending of his income, it is decided he will rent the family estate, Kellynch Hall, while he, Elizabeth, and Anne take up less expensive quarters and a reduced social life in Bath. This change sets lots of new events into motion, not the least of which is Anne being re-introduced to Captain Wentworth who now has a fortune and seems to be looking for a lively, young wife. Only their common commitment to being polite makes time in one another's company tolerable. What strong emotions burn under the surface? She's very embarrassed, but Captain Wentworth is hard to read. In the course of the book, you'll find out a lot about social climbing in Regency England, the finances of the social elites and those who were up-and-coming, how marriage agreements were struck, and how the naval officers differed from the gentry. You'll also be impressed, I'm sure, by the patina of politeness that served as a social lubricant among people who often didn't care a trifle for one another. In such a society, people mostly wore masks of being thoughtful, considerate people while in reality they were seldom thinking about very much and didn't care much for others. Anne Elliot is the exception in that her heart and mind are actually devoted to the service of others. One of the most interesting parts of the story is how it was possible (mostly by accident) to sort out the phonies from among those with glittering manners. Anne Elliot is one of the most memorable and admirable characters in English literature. Do read this book and find out about the other kinds of persuasion that took place during this year of her fictional life. You'll be delighted that you did. 1 iayork | Aug 9, 2009 | This is probably my favourite Jane Austen. Its been quite awhile since I read it but something about poor Anne Elliots plight touched me in a way that, while I enjoyed them, none of Austens other novels did. Annoyingly whenever I atempt to describe it to anyone I become disgustingly girly and start talking about unrequited love, and longing and will they/won't they...this doesn't do it any justice whatsoever! A great love story. ( )2 Lynne_M | Aug 6, 2009 | Oh! The trials and tribulations of love in the 19th century! We learn from the start that our heroine, Anne, was persuaded by her mother's best friend to not marry the man to which she had become engaged, Captain Wentworth. Intrigue ensues when Anne's former lover returns from abroad after eight years have passed. Is the spark still there, is there another love, will they become a couple again? These are the pressing questions that the reader must page through 272 pages to discover. While we wait to find the answer, the reader follows the well heeled characters through their daily lives of visiting friends, romping through meadows and just being coy . Although, Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors I found Persuasion to be too Harlequin Romance fluff but it may have been devoured be the working classes of the day, to see what keeps the upper crust busy during their days and nights. ( ) Carmenere | Jul 30, 2009 | Anne Elliot is one of my favorite Austen heroines, and Captain Wentworth is just divine. It's not easy reading, but it's a good novel.Anne is the spinster sister, the solid one that everyone depends on. She is intelligent and witty, thoughtful and compassionate. She follows the advice of others and is persuaded to not marry the man she loves. Her life then, does not take the turn she thought it would and she remains unmarried. Her family is nuts. They are truly horrific in their treatment of not only her, but all others. They are self-centered and egotistical. Anne, alone, remains a truly graceful, refined woman. She has resigned herself to spinsterhood, but when she is reunited with Captain Wentworth 10 years after they parted, their romance is rekindled. The film with Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds is an excellent adaptation. Their characterizations are dead on. (  ) 2kidsandtired | Jul 28, 2009 | Classic romance. Good story about a couple that was not permitted to marry due to class and finance and their meet up again eight years later. ( ) autumnesf | Jul 16, 2009 | Persuasion is a lovely story of couples coming together and being married. All of the thwarting before marriage and the contention afterwards creates the narrative. Early eighteenth-century England introduced grudging social mobility through riches for those without inherited wealth and nobility. One avenue to acquire success was leadership in the Navy. A Captain Wentworth and a Admiral Croft possessed greater available assets than a overextended Sir Walter Elliot. Once rejected by Anne Elliot, Wentworth returns to her former home at Kellynch Hall. Anne's indebted father is 'retrenching' at Bath while renting the estate to Wentworth's sister and Croft. Wentworth's new money makes him an eligible suitor for the daughter of a baronet. Austen's heroines do not however marry purely for gain. The couple gets reacquainted through social engagements which afford opportunities for mate selection. The more reflective characters try to understand actions taken by others. Manners require the observance of propriety. ( )2 Asmah | Jul 14, 2009 | My first novel by Austen, and it didn't disappoint. I won't soon forget the characters of Anne Elliott, Captain Wentworth, the Musgroves, etc. I had a hard time putting this book down (at least, after I got used to the style of writing, that is! LOL). Rated: A ( ) mizbooks | Jul 9, 2009 | Persuasion to me has seemed a little bit like the country cousin out of the Austen novels. Pride and Prejudice is the popular one, with all the movie adaptations and the novelizations and the good press. Emma is sort of a runner-up. It also has some good movie versions and a lot of humor and lighthearted fun. Sense and Sensibility is also popular. But before last year, I knew nothing at all about Persuasion. I wasn't sure what the plot was; I never saw it on the big screen; I couldn't even tell you the main character's name. Then I saw the BBC version, the one with Sally Hawkins as Anne Elliot. I was mesmerized. In case you don't know the story either, Anne is the middle daughter in a very proud, very vain family. Anne has always been overlooked. She fell in love with a young navy officer when she was young. She was 'persuaded' to end the engagement, hence the title. They were both young, neither had any income, and her family was opposed to the match. Eight years pass. She has not forgotten him, but has convinced herself that he has forgotten her. Then events conspire to bring them together again. Will she get a second chance? I really loved the story. I only gave it 4 stars, not because I didn't enjoy it, but because the ending was a little weak. Austen didn't seem to find the right way to wrap things up and just sort of tacked on the last chapter. Then I have to admit that I preferred the more romantic ending in the TV version too. But it was really well done and I loved it. ( )1 cmbohn | Jun 30, 2009 | 1 |  Porius | Jun 21, 2009 | Although Jane Austen is more beloved for "Pride and Prejudice", "Persuasion" is my favorite of all her novels. It is the story of a twenty-seven year old woman who, eight years prior to the start of the novel turned down the offer of marriage by the man she loves. Now he has come back to England from the war, but he doesn't seem to be in love with her anymore. Anne, the main character, is poignant and insightful and for some reason I identify with her. She is quiet and sensible, not as daring as Elizabeth Bennet, and much more reserved yet I love her character. Persuasion is moving and reflective of an older Jane Austen. If I was forced to choose I would probably state "Persuasion" as my favorite book. ( ) laurenbethy | Jun 15, 2009 | Summary: When Anne Elliot was nineteen, she was in love with a young naval officer named Frederick Wentworth, but was talked out of it as being an imprudent match by friends and family. Now, eight years later, she is still unmarried, and still in love with Frederick - who is now Captain Wentworth, recently returned to shore with the large fortune he made in the war, and looking to settle down. When they are forced back into each other's company, things are strained between them, and she fears that by her earlier weakness, she has lost him forever. For how can they overcome eight years of heartbreak and regret to be together once more? Review: I always feel like a bit of a fraud reviewing Austen, or any classic, since so much has been written about it already - who cares about my opinion when many generations of masters theses have been written on the book by people better educated than me? Nevertheless, I thoroughly enjoyed Persuasion, perhaps not quite so much as Pride and Prejudice, but certainly more than Emma. (I read Sense and Sensibility so long ago that I really can't compare it.) Persuasion's a more mature, sober book, less sparkly and quick-witted, but still an effective send-up of class, vanity, social climbing, and the strictures of society... plus it's one heck of a compelling romance. Anne Elliot, while not a particularly lively heroine, was immensely sympathetic. First, being a unmarried lady of eight-and-twenty myself, I was rather predisposed to identify with her (although I got somewhat tired of hearing about how her - and by extension, my - bloom of youthful attractiveness was in danger of disappearing at any second and therefore she'd never get married and her life would have no meaning.) I also think that most people have, if not a long-lost love that they look upon with regret, at least someone in their past that they look on with nostalgia, and a hint of "what if...", and that makes Anne's plight recognizable and relatable. Finally, I've long acknowledged my inordinate fondness for boys on boats ("Sometimes you're just in the mood for the British Navy."), so Captain Wentworth is an eminently swoon-worthy leading man. There are two things that I did wish were a little different. First, there's no secondary romance involving sympathetic characters. Anne's story is enough to fill the pages, but in the other Austen I've read, there is a secondary couple who deserves (and of course gets) their happy ending. In Persuasion, Anne's not surrounded by any other particularly sympathetic young people, and so there's no other couple to root for. (Certainly no one to equal, say, Jane and Bingham from Pride and Prejudice.) My only other quibble with the book is that the pivotal scene at the end of the book is mostly lacking in dialogue, choosing instead to have the narrator explain to us how Anne and Frederick made up without actually letting us hear it. That's a shame, because Austen can certainly write wonderful dialogue, and by not including it at the end, it felt like we were being kept at a distance from the most important part of the story. Still, overall I thought this was a wonderful book, and most definitely one I will return to. 4.5 out of 5 stars. Recommendation: Oh, c'mon. It's Austen, it's a classic, it's not as intimidating as you might think, and it's a wonderful story of love and faithfulness and hope in the face of all seeming lost. Read it, if you haven't already. ( )1 fyrefly98 | May 26, 2009 | In my opinion this is the best of Jane Austens books. ( ) Saby77 | May 23, 2009 | Persuasion is in my own mind, Austen's greatest literary work. It was her final novel completed before her death and published posthumously. The passion between Anne Elliot and Captain Wentworth is palpable and the "letter" at end always makes my eyes well up with tears. Some scholars say Austen based the character of Anne on herself, and it shows in the sheer passion of the novel. Like most of her works, she deals with the social issues of the time, and though the ending is predictable, at times it doesn't seem so which makes for a suspenseful read. ( ) bookbutterfly9 | May 20, 2009 | I think this is my favourite Austen novel. There is something so romantic and appealing about the story of Anne and Wentworth. Getting back your lost love like that. But it's not too syrupy which such stories can often be. ( ) Spirea | May 18, 2009 | |
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'Persuasion' is a very cleverly written book which really touches the heart of the reader. There are elements of both comedy and tragedy when we consider the interactions Anne is forced to make with those shallow individuals surrounding her, and the reader finds themselves holding their breath, trying to determine whether the enigmatic Captain Wentworth is with them or against them in this respect.
A touching love story, however not my favourite of Austen's novels - although cleverly written, and a great insight into human behaviour, I felt that there could have been much more room for development.