Description
From the editor of the popular "Annotated Pride and Prejudice" comes an annotated edition of Jane Austen's "Persuasion "that makes the beloved novel an even more satisfying and fulfilling read. Here is the complete text of "Persuasion "with hundreds of annotations on facing pages, including:
Explanations of historical context
Citations from Austen's life, letters, and other writings
Definitions and clarifications
Literary comments and analysis
Plentiful maps and illustrations
An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events
Packed with all kinds of illuminating information--from what Bath and Lyme looked like at the time to how "bathing machines" at seaside resorts were used to how Wentworth could have made a fortune from the Napoleonic Wars--David M. Shapard's delightfully entertaining edition brings Austen's novel of second chances vividly to life.
"From the Trade Paperback edition.""
Explanations of historical context
Citations from Austen's life, letters, and other writings
Definitions and clarifications
Literary comments and analysis
Plentiful maps and illustrations
An introduction, a bibliography, and a detailed chronology of events
Packed with all kinds of illuminating information--from what Bath and Lyme looked like at the time to how "bathing machines" at seaside resorts were used to how Wentworth could have made a fortune from the Napoleonic Wars--David M. Shapard's delightfully entertaining edition brings Austen's novel of second chances vividly to life.
"From the Trade Paperback edition.""
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eBook
Language
English
Published
May 10, 2014
Publisher
Anchor Books
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1131 editions
ISBN-10
1299119018
ISBN-13
9781299119017
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I have never any of Jane Austen's work prior to this and so I had no idea what was is store for me. I have always enjoyed English literature so i figured this would not not be hard to go through. Oh dear was I wrong. It felt as if I was actually preparing for an English literature exam. This was one of the hardest books I ever had to read. I found that I had to be reading over paragraphs several times so as to be able to understand what was being said. Despite the difficulties encountered I found it to be quite an interesting read. I am glad that I persevered as it was worth it in the end.
August 30th 2013