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503 Persuasion (Book One) (with Gina Buonaguro)

The History of Literature

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Anne Elliot and the Wentworth Boys

Author of the virgins of Venice Gina Bonogoro gives her top five moments from book one. She talks about Jane Austin's persuasion and how Anne Elliot is a classic middle child. Also shares some thoughts on Captain Benwick, Sir Walter Scott and Byron. The author also explains why she chose to write in English rather than French.

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