Persuasion - A Norton Critical Edition

This Norton Critical Edition includes: The first edition text of the novel (dated 1818, but likely issued in late 1817), accompanied by Rae Greiner-s revised and expanded explanatory footnotes. The two canceled chapters that compose the original ending of Persuasion. A rich selection of background material-all but one item new to the Third Edition-centering on the British navy, slavery, and colonialism as well as Persuasion-s initial reception. Fourteen critical essays-all new to the Third Edition-centering on the novel-s major themes. A chronology of Austen-s life and work and a selected bibliography.