Persuasion

audiobook

Persuasion

by Jane Austen

EN·~8 hours·25 chapters

Chapters

25 total
1

by Jane Austen

0:21
2

CHAPTER I.

15:41
3

CHAPTER II.

11:44
4

CHAPTER III.

16:15
5

CHAPTER IV.

10:58
6

CHAPTER V.

19:00
7

CHAPTER VI.

21:58
8

CHAPTER VII.

19:11
9

CHAPTER VIII.

19:04
10

CHAPTER IX.

16:40

Description

Sir Walter Elliot, a handsome yet self‑absorbed baronet, lives surrounded by the trappings of rank and the meticulously kept history of his family at Kellynch Hall. His world is one of genteel vanity, where appearances and lineage dominate daily conversation, and his three daughters—Elizabeth, Anne, and Mary—grow up under the watchful eye of their mother’s steadfast friend, Lady Russell. The novel opens with a vivid portrait of a household steeped in tradition, hinting at the tensions that arise when pride and practicality clash.

Amid the polished drawing‑rooms and the rolling Somerset countryside, Anne, the youngest, quietly observes the expectations placed upon her and her sisters. Though often overlooked, her thoughtful nature and keen insight set her apart, promising a subtle yet compelling journey through love, loss, and the choices that shape a life. Listeners will be drawn into the elegant social dance of Regency England, where every introduction may conceal a deeper story waiting to unfold.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~8 hours (463K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Sharon Partridge and Martin Ward Revised by Richard Tonsing.

Release date

1994-02-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jane Austen

Jane Austen

1775–1817

Best known for turning drawing-room conversations, courtship, and family pressure into sharp, lively fiction, this English novelist helped shape the modern novel. Her six completed novels, including Pride and Prejudice and Emma, are still loved for their wit, irony, and keen eye for social detail.

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