
簡·奧斯汀
小說女主人公是一個來自貴族家庭的女人,名字叫做安娜·艾略特。安娜一生沒有結婚嫁人,她拒絕了愛她的人對她的求婚。這位所謂愛她的人是一個海軍軍官。安娜之所以拒絕他,是因爲她聽從了朋友們和家人對她的勸導,說這個海軍軍官並不適合她。安娜·艾略特是奧斯汀所有小說裏年紀最大的女主人公,已經27歲了。在當時的英國社會,她已經失去了獲得愛情的最佳年齡段。有很長一段時間,安娜就活在自己對夏天的回憶之中,同時也能感覺得到未來的日子像冬天般寒冷。
I love, love, love this book! I first read it in high school many years ago, and the story became a bit blurry over time. But I never forgot Anne—she’s always been my favorite Austen girl. Now, reading it in the original language feels like a “what if life were as it was at first sight” moment. I’ve rediscovered why I am so dearly fond of Anne. Though persuaded by her respected elders when she was young, she always knew what truly drew her. Her gentle and quiet nature makes it inevitable that she would fall in love with someone like Wentworth—spirited, passionate, and decisive. And when she realized she had another chance—however slim—she responded with fervor and determination. Anne is elegant, sweet, and reserved, but never overly coy or pretentious. She radiates the brilliance of feminism. She has a serene strength that carries her through. Once her feelings are certain, she is brave enough to rise above the noise. Time has given her wisdom, and with it, she has grown. Luckily, her lover did not falter—his love for her remained unwavering. Because she was, and always would be, worthy of it. P.S. Who can resist a classic tale of rekindled love? It really is meant to be ❤️.