Comments on: "Persuasion" by Jane Austen

By: Nicola

Nicola — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:55:08 +0000

I think Persuasion is my favourite Austen, but I would probably recommend Pride and Prej as an introduction to her work. I've been dipping into Deidre Le Faye's collected volume of Austen letters recently and in one letter she refers to Persuasion as 'a little something she is preparing for publication.' Oh, to be such a great writer that you can refer to Persuasion as 'a little something!!'

By: Adriana Zardini

Adriana Zardini — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:00:15 +0000

Hi Girlie books Girls! Thanks for such wonderful collection!!

By: Triana

Triana — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 12:19:00 +0000

I agree with the comments that this is not a good introduction to Jane Austen's works. Not because it lacks polish (I quite disagree with you there), but that it is more mature and solemn than her other books. Persuasion stands out with it's unpretentious grace. My equal favorite with the obvious Pride and Prejudice.

By: Laura McDonald

Laura McDonald — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:07:15 +0000

Hmm, you could be right about it not being the best intro to Austen. But I found this book a little less polished than her others. I think there is a lack of dialog in this one--my theory is that she didn't have time to go back and add it in. But as far as plot goes, I really love that she portrayed an "older" woman here and not the usual barely 20 girls that populate her other books.

By: Noel

Noel — Wed, 28 May 2008 04:03:43 +0000

I must disagree of this being a good introduction to Jane Austen's works simply of it's complexity compared to her other novels. Nonetheless, this is her finest -for me at least.