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A Persuasion audiobook performed by 20 actors with gorgeous ambient sounds and an original musical score to bring the story to life. From the director of the Webby Award Honouree podcast of Pride and Prejudice. Presented over 13 beautiful episodes. This dramatised audiobook is produced by the Australian not-for-profit community theatre company, Ballarat National Theatre.

Of all Jane Austen’s great and delightful novels, Persuasion is widely regarded as the most moving.Anne Elliot, daughter of the snobbish Sir Walter Elliot, is woman of quiet charm and deep feelings. When she was nineteen she fell in love with—and was engaged to—a naval officer, the fearless and headstrong Captain Wentworth. But the young man had no fortune, and Anne allowed herself to be persuaded to give him up.Now, eight years later, Wentworth has returned to the neighborhood, a rich man and still unwed. Anne’s never-diminished love is muffled by her pride, and he seems cold and ...

Are you a fan of classic literature and romantic comedies? Look no further than Jane Austen's Persuasion! This heartwarming and enduring love story offers a witty and charming look at love, friendship, and self-discovery. With its relatable characters and engaging plot, Persuasion is a must-listen for fans of Austen and anyone looking for a delightful and enjoyable audiobook experience. Don't miss out on this chance to lose yourself in the world of Persuasion – start listening today!https://www.solgood.org - Check out our Streaming Service for our full collection of audiobooks, podcasts, ...

More than eight years before the novel opens, Anne Elliot, then a lovely, thoughtful, warm-hearted 19 year old, accepted a proposal of marriage from the handsome young naval officer Frederick Wentworth. He was clever, confident, and ambitious, but poor and with no particular family connections to recommend him. Sir Walter, Anne's fatuous, snobbish father and her equally self-involved older sister Elizabeth were dissatisfied with her choice, maintaining that he was no match for an Elliot of Kellynch Hall, the family estate. Her older friend and mentor, Lady Russell, acting in place of Anne's ...

Sir Walter Elliot de Kellynch Hall, un noble vanidoso y preocupado por las apariencias. La narración destaca su obsesión con el estatus social y su desprecio por aquellos que no poseen título o riqueza. Debido a su derroche financiero, la familia Elliot enfrenta problemas económicos, y se considera la posibilidad de alquilar su residencia, Kellynch Hall, para reducir gastos. Se menciona brevemente a sus hijas, especialmente a Anne Elliot, la protagonista, quien es descrita como sensible y sensata, en contraste con su padre y su hermana mayor, Elizabeth.Sigueme en Instagram: Pandora ...

This book has highlighted the social rules, codes, or norms articulated within the text. It acknowledges the characters' own predispositions and cultural biases while exploring how the multiple voices within a text are balanced, reconciled, or subverted. With a concern for questions of power and culture, the book demonstrates how Jane Austen is guided by the ideology of class-consciousness. The book has examined the multiple voices of the characters, provided a detailed description of the text, and delved into the political and social situations as essential components.