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Title: The Confounding of Camelia

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "The Confounding of Camelia" by Anne Douglas Sedgwick is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Camelia Paton, who returns to her family estate in the country after a successful but disconcerting season in London. As she navigates the expectations and judgments of those around her, particularly concerning her unconventional nature and her family's legacy of quiet respectability, the narrative explores themes of identity, societal norms, and personal ambition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Camelia's background, including her lineage of “good, quiet people” and her father's rebellious spirit that sets her apart. The text paints a vivid picture of the contrast between her vibrant personality and the conservative views of her community in Clievesbury, establishing her as a figure both admired and scrutinized. We learn about her complex relationships, particularly with her mother, Lady Paton, and her childhood friend, Michael Perior, who seems critical yet protective of her. The dynamics in their interactions suggest an underlying tension and potential for deeper connections as Camelia seeks to assert her identity amidst the conformity she despises while also yearning for acceptance. The stage is set for a rich exploration of her character and the relationships in her life as she confronts societal expectations and her own desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sedgwick, Anne Douglas, 1873-1935

EBook No.: 41917

Published: Jan 26, 2013

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Young women -- Fiction

Subject: Domestic fiction

Subject: Cousins -- Fiction

Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Confounding of Camelia

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Confounding of Camelia" by Anne Douglas Sedgwick is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Camelia Paton, who returns to her family estate in the country after a successful but disconcerting season in London. As she navigates the expectations and judgments of those around her, particularly concerning her unconventional nature and her family's legacy of quiet respectability, the narrative explores themes of identity, societal norms, and personal ambition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Camelia's background, including her lineage of “good, quiet people” and her father's rebellious spirit that sets her apart. The text paints a vivid picture of the contrast between her vibrant personality and the conservative views of her community in Clievesbury, establishing her as a figure both admired and scrutinized. We learn about her complex relationships, particularly with her mother, Lady Paton, and her childhood friend, Michael Perior, who seems critical yet protective of her. The dynamics in their interactions suggest an underlying tension and potential for deeper connections as Camelia seeks to assert her identity amidst the conformity she despises while also yearning for acceptance. The stage is set for a rich exploration of her character and the relationships in her life as she confronts societal expectations and her own desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Sedgwick, Anne Douglas, 1873-1935

EBook No.: 41917

Published: Jan 26, 2013

Downloads: 90

Language: English

Subject: England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction

Subject: Young women -- Fiction

Subject: Domestic fiction

Subject: Cousins -- Fiction

Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.