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Title: Tales and Novels — Volume 08

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Patronage (concluded) -- Comic dramas -- Leonara -- Letters.

Credits: Text file produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and Distributed
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Summary: "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.)

Author: Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849

EBook No.: 9321

Published: Nov 1, 2005

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Drama

Subject: Comedies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Tales and Novels — Volume 08

Note: Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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

Summary: "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.)

Author: Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849

EBook No.: 9321

Published: Nov 1, 2005

Downloads: 105

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Drama

Subject: Comedies

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.