This special annotated edition of Persuasion includes: A new foreword authored by Carolyn A. Kent - A biography of Jane Austen's life - A glossary of words and terms that occur in Jane Austen's novels - A list of references used in the creation of this edition - An explanation of historical portraits used in this book - A list of resources for further reading about Jane Austen Summary of Persuasion Persuasion tells the story of Anne Elliot, a Regency era woman who once found love but was persuaded to give it all up by her friends and family. Eight years later, after her father experiences financial hardship, Anne is forced to again come face to face with the man who once held her heart. Will she get a second chance with the one that got away, or will she find true love with another? About the Book Persuasion was the last manuscript to be fully completed by Jane Austen before her untimely death in 1817. It was published posthumously six months later in 1818. When it was first published together with Northanger Abbey by John Murray, Jane’s identity was released to the world for the first time. This revelation helped in part to drive Persuasion to immediate success. To this day it remains a classic fan favorite. About Jane Austen Jane Austen is one of the England's most memorable and influential novelists of all time. She was born during the 18th century on December 16th, 1775. At the time, her family resided in Steventon, Hampshire, England. From a young age Jane showed an interest in writing. With support from her family, Jane went on to write 6 acclaimed novels: Sense and Sensibility , Pride and Prejudice , Mansfield Park , Persuasion , and Northanger Abbey . While Jane saw moderate success after publishing her first four novels anonymously during the later years of her life, it wasn't until after her untimely death in July 1817, when her identity was released to the public, that she began to garner a cult-like following.