Literature Help: Persuasion

“Persuasion” of often described as a ‘perfect novel.’ It is often said that the reader of the book can easily judge by himself or herself whether the book is worthy of praise. There is perfection which definitely deserves to be praised.

It is said that once Austen wrote a letter to her friend Fanny Knight and said that pictures of perfection made her sick and wicked. She also said that the heroine Anne Elliot was almost too good. She describes that Anne is sensible, understanding, cultivated, and from a good family.

At the end the heroine is happily married. In this sense the critics describe “Persuasion” as a wonderful example of a ‘perfect novel.’

Literature Help: Persuasion
Copyright
Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: About the Title
Chapter Three: Plot Overview
Chapter Four: Major Characters
Chapter Five: Complete Summary
Chapter Six: Critical Analysis