Life's Progress Through the Passions; Or, The Adventures of Natura by Haywood
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"Life's Progress Through the Passions; Or, The Adventures of Natura" by Haywood is a novel written in the mid-18th century. The story examines the life and experiences of the main character, Natura, who traverses the complexities of human passions from infancy through adolescence. The book delves into the interplay between emotions, childhood innocence, and the moral lessons learned from various life events. The opening of the novel introduces Natura's early life, illustrating
how his innate passions and emotions manifest even from infancy. As he grows, the narrative explores the influences of his family dynamics, particularly the contrast between the nurturing love of his mother and the coldness of his stepmother. The text highlights Natura's various encounters with different passions, such as joy, fear, and budding love, providing a philosophical perspective on the development of human emotion and the challenges of adolescence as he prepares to venture into the larger world. The early chapters establish a foundation for introspection on how passions can govern actions and decisions, shaping not only the individual but also their relationships. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Haywood, Eliza Fowler, 1693?-1756 |
|---|---|
| Title | Life's Progress Through the Passions; Or, The Adventures of Natura |
| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Richard Cohen and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 21.2 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English fiction -- 18th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15455 |
| Release Date | Mar 24, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 480 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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