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Title: Tales and Novels — Volume 03
Belinda

Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Belinda.

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Summary: "Tales and Novels — Volume 03" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of fictional narratives written during the mid-19th century. This volume contains the novel "Belinda," which explores the life and challenges faced by the titular character as she navigates the complexities of society, family expectations, and romance. The story is set in a backdrop of fashionable society, focusing on themes surrounding marriage, personal integrity, and social criticism. The opening of "Belinda" introduces us to Mrs. Stanhope, a socially ambitious woman who is eager to marry off her last unmarried niece, Belinda Portman. Belinda is portrayed as attractive and accomplished but also somewhat resistant to her aunt’s matchmaking schemes. Her journey begins when she is sent to live with the glamorous Lady Delacour, who initially captivates her but soon reveals deeper, hidden personal struggles. As Belinda navigates her new life under Lady Delacour’s influence, she encounters various societal pressures and the precarious nature of reputation, ultimately leading to an internal conflict regarding her own values and desires. This rich opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of identity and the interplay between personal desires and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849

EBook No.: 9455

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 371

Language: English

Subject: London (England) -- Fiction

Subject: Young women -- Fiction

Subject: Courtship -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Tales and Novels — Volume 03
Belinda

Note: Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Contents: Belinda.

Credits: Text file produced by Jonathan Ingram, Sheila Vogtmann, David Widger and PG
Distributed Proofreaders
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "Tales and Novels — Volume 03" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of fictional narratives written during the mid-19th century. This volume contains the novel "Belinda," which explores the life and challenges faced by the titular character as she navigates the complexities of society, family expectations, and romance. The story is set in a backdrop of fashionable society, focusing on themes surrounding marriage, personal integrity, and social criticism. The opening of "Belinda" introduces us to Mrs. Stanhope, a socially ambitious woman who is eager to marry off her last unmarried niece, Belinda Portman. Belinda is portrayed as attractive and accomplished but also somewhat resistant to her aunt’s matchmaking schemes. Her journey begins when she is sent to live with the glamorous Lady Delacour, who initially captivates her but soon reveals deeper, hidden personal struggles. As Belinda navigates her new life under Lady Delacour’s influence, she encounters various societal pressures and the precarious nature of reputation, ultimately leading to an internal conflict regarding her own values and desires. This rich opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of identity and the interplay between personal desires and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849

EBook No.: 9455

Published: Dec 1, 2005

Downloads: 371

Language: English

Subject: London (England) -- Fiction

Subject: Young women -- Fiction

Subject: Courtship -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.