Tales and Novels — Volume 08 by Maria Edgeworth
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"Tales and Novels — Volume 08" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of fiction written during the early 19th century. This volume includes various narratives, such as "Patronage," which explores themes of friendship, social obligation, and the intricacies of marriage and relationships in a discerning society. Central characters, like Lady Jane and Alfred Percy, reflect the moral and social dilemmas prevalent in their interactions, particularly concerning loyalty and ethical conduct in personal
and professional realms. The opening of "Patronage" reveals the complex dynamics surrounding Lady Jane and Caroline as they navigate emotional reconciliations, sparked by Alfred's upcoming marriage. Lady Jane's contemplation of her relationship with Caroline is colored by feelings of gratitude due to Alfred's past kindness toward her. This leads to an intriguing social commentary on expectations and family loyalty, particularly as tensions arise from financial burdens and obligations tied to familial status. Ultimately, the discourse sets the stage for further developments involving Alfred's attempts to mediate conflicts, indicating themes of justice, honor, and personal sacrifice that may unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tales and Novels — Volume 08 |
| Contents | Patronage (concluded) -- Comic dramas -- Leonara -- Letters. |
| Credits |
Text file produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Drama |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9321 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-09321-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 755 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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