Persuasion pt. 22

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🗓️ 5 September 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Tonight, we shall read the next part to Persuasion, the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen, and published in 1817. The story concerns Anne Elliot, an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses, by renting their home to an Admiral and his wife. Austen began writing Persuasion in 1815, during a period of declining health, yet the novel’s style shows a maturity and restraint distinct from her earlier works. Many readers have noted its quieter, more autumnal tone—reflecting themes of second chances, endurance, and the slow rekindling of love. It was published posthumously along with Northanger Abbey, and stands today as one of her most poignant achievements. In the last episode, Anne is thrilled to sense Captain Wentworth’s rekindled interest in her at the concert. Mr. Elliot’s vying interest in her apparently leaves Wentworth to storm out early in vexation, and leaves Anne in astonishment. — read by 'V' — Sign up for Snoozecast+ to get expanded, ad-free access by going to snoozecast.com/plus! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:16.3	Tonight, we shall read the next part to Persuasion, the last novel fully completed by
1:22.4	Jane Austen and published in 1817.
1:26.4	The story concerns Anne Elliott,
1:29.6	an Englishwoman whose family moves in order to lower their expenses
1:33.5	by renting their home to an admiral and his wife.
1:39.3	Austin began writing Persuasion in 1815 during a period of declining health, yet the novel's style
1:47.1	shows a maturity and restraint distinct from her earlier works. Many readers have noted its quieter,
1:55.5	more autumnal tone, reflecting themes of second chances, endurance, and the slow rekindling of love.
2:04.4	In the last episode, Anne is thrilled to sense Captain Wentworth's rekindled interest in her at the concert.
2:12.4	Mr. Eliot's vying interest in her apparently leaves Wentworth to storm out early in vexation and leaves Anne in astonishment.
2:27.1	Let's get cozy. Close your eyes.
2:36.0	Relax your body into the softness of your bed.
2:44.0	Now, take a few deep breaths.
3:02.4	Chapter 21.
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