Classics · Romance
Persuasion
Anne Elliot was persuaded years ago to turn down the man she loved. When Captain Wentworth, now wealthy and successful, returns to her circle, she has to face feelings she thought were gone.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 1817
- Pace
- Slow
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 289
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you love a quiet, mature second-chance romance with perfectly judged restraint.
Skip this if you want sparkling banter, since this is more reflective than Austen's sunnier books.
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Quick answers about Persuasion
- What is Persuasion about?
- Anne Elliot was persuaded years ago to turn down the man she loved. When Captain Wentworth, now wealthy and successful, returns to her circle, she has to face feelings she thought were gone.
- Who should read Persuasion?
- Read it if you love a quiet, mature second-chance romance with perfectly judged restraint. Skip it if you want sparkling banter, since this is more reflective than Austen's sunnier books.
- How long and how fast is Persuasion?
- It is a slow-paced, short read of about 289 pages, first published in 1817.
- Does Persuasion have content warnings?
- We have not noted any content warnings for this book yet.
- Can I borrow Persuasion for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Persuasion; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Persuasion?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, The Remains of the Day.
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Pride and Prejudice Austen's livelier romance, with sharper wit and a younger couple.
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Sense and Sensibility Another Austen novel about heartbreak, restraint and a heroine who keeps her feelings to herself.
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The Remains of the Day
A modern English novel about love that goes unspoken and the regret that follows.
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