Persuasion, Chapter 5: Mary, Often a Little Unwell

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Aug 11, 20261:04:56Arts

In Chapter 5 of Persuasion, Anne warns Elizabeth about the influence of Mrs. Clay and then heads to Uppercross to visit her other sister Mary. This week we're joined by the brilliant Carvell Wallace to dissect the chapte...

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