{"product_id":"four-complete-english-novels-persuasion-by-jane-austen-wuthering-heights-by-emily-bronte-typhoon-by-joseph-conrad-the-river-by-rumer-godden-very-good-1960-hc-698-pages-globe-book-co","title":"Four Complete English Novels edited by Lawrence H. Feigenbaum: Persuasion by Jane Austen; Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte; Typhoon by Joseph Conrad; The River by Rumer Godden (Very Good, 1960, HC, 698 pages, Globe Book Co.)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eFormer library book with typical library stamps\/stickers; cover has some wear; pages appear to be unmarked; binding is tight.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1690242390451861363\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePersuasion\u003c\/span\u003e is Jane Austen's poignant novel about Anne Elliot, a quiet woman who, at 19, was persuaded by her family and a trusted friend (Lady Russell) to break her engagement to the penniless but promising naval officer, Captain Frederick Wentworth\u003c\/strong\u003e. Eight years later, now financially struggling, Anne's family rents their home to Wentworth's sister, leading to their reunion. Now wealthy and distinguished, Wentworth is initially aloof, but circumstances, including a rival suitor for Anne, reignite their connection, leading to a second chance at love and a poignant exploration of regret, enduring affection, and maturity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1690242390451861363\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"8018574245039702527\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWuthering Heights\u003c\/span\u003e is a passionate, Gothic novel about the destructive, obsessive love between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, an orphan brought to her family's estate\u003c\/strong\u003e. After Catherine chooses social status over him by marrying Edgar Linton, a vengeful Heathcliff returns wealthy and orchestrates revenge, ruining lives across generations, though he ultimately finds tormented peace only in death, reunited with Catherine's spirit on the bleak Yorkshire moors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1690242390451861363\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"8018574245039702527\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTyphoon\u003c\/span\u003e is a 1902 novella by Joseph Conrad that follows the Nan-Shan, a British-built steamer captained by the unimaginative, stolid Tom MacWhirr, as it sails directly into a severe typhoon in the China Seas.\u003c\/strong\u003e The story explores the triumph of human willpower and resilience over overwhelming natural forces, highlighting the contrast between MacWhirr's practical, literal-minded leadership and the panic of his crew, including first mate Juke.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"1690242390451861363\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-huuid=\"8018574245039702527\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe River (\u003c\/span\u003e1946) by Rumer Godden is a poignant, semi-autobiographical coming-of-age novella set in British-occupied India. \u003c\/strong\u003eIt follows Harriet, an imaginative young girl navigating the loss of childhood innocence amidst the rhythms of the river, the arrival of a wounded soldier, and the harsh realities of life, death, and heartbreak.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Faith Books23","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47889952800995,"sku":null,"price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/3303\/7027\/files\/feigenbaum.jpg?v=1769618932","url":"https:\/\/faithbooks23.com\/products\/four-complete-english-novels-persuasion-by-jane-austen-wuthering-heights-by-emily-bronte-typhoon-by-joseph-conrad-the-river-by-rumer-godden-very-good-1960-hc-698-pages-globe-book-co","provider":"Faith Books23","version":"1.0","type":"link"}