Adult Book Discussion: Persuasion

In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday this month the Cupertino Library Adult Book Discussion Group will read and talk about her novel Persuasion.(1818.)  In her youth, Miss Anne Elliot, was in love with, but was persuaded to decline the marriage proposal of Captain Wentworth who at the time had “nothing to recommend him but himself.” A decision she now regrets. When Anne and Captain Wentworth meet again some years later, the Elliots’ fortune has been squandered by her father’s extravagance, while Captain Wentworth’s career in the Navy has brought him increased standing and respectability. Anne’s love is unchanged, but she fears Captain Wentworth’s feelings have.

The Adult Book Discussion Group meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 11am, and on the third Thursday evening at 7pm in  room 201B. Adults of all ages are welcome. All meetings are sponsored by The Friends of the Cupertino Library

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