The bracelets : or, Amiability and industry rewarded by Maria Edgeworth
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"The Bracelets" by Maria Edgeworth is a children's story written in the mid-19th century, which falls within the Victorian era. This narrative explores themes of character, competition, and the moral education of youth, focusing on the virtues of amiability and industry. Set in a quaint English setting, it highlights the interactions of children under the guidance of their governess, Mrs. Villars, as they vie for a prize that acknowledges their efforts and
character. The story revolves around two main characters, Cecilia and Leonora, who compete for a bracelet symbolizing recognition of their merits. Cecilia displays ambition and a desire for approval, while Leonora carries a more content demeanor, embodying virtues such as humility and good temper. Their rivalry surfaces when favor turns to jealousy and misunderstanding, particularly after Cecilia inadvertently pins down Louisa, another student, resulting in the latter's broken toy. As the tale unfolds, Cecilia must confront her unkindness and the ramifications of her actions, leading her to realize that true merit lies in the quality of her character rather than mere success. Ultimately, the narrative concludes with valuable lessons about humility, friendship, and the significance of acknowledging and learning from one's mistakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849 |
|---|---|
| Title | The bracelets : or, Amiability and industry rewarded |
| Credits |
Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, Andrea Ball and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Friendship -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Pride and vanity -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11121 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11121-6 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 557 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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