Alonzo and Melissa; Or, The Unfeeling Father: An American Tale

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mitchell, I. (Isaac), 1759?-1812

Contributor:

Jackson, Daniel, 1790-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Alonzo and Melissa; Or, The Unfeeling Father: An American Tale" by Daniel Jackson, Jr. is a serialized novel written in the early 19th century that captures the trials and tribulations of love amidst familial and societal constraints. The narrative focuses on the romantic entanglements of the titular characters, Alonzo and Melissa, who must navigate the complexities of their feelings in the face of opposition from Melissa's father and the presence of a rival suitor, Beauman. Central themes of the story include the importance of virtue, the struggles of young love, and the harsh realities posed by economic hardships and parental control. The opening of the tale establishes the backdrop of the late revolution and introduces Alonzo, a man of romantic disposition, and Melissa, a young woman of charming demeanor. Through a series of social engagements and nature walks, the budding relationship between Alonzo and Melissa is showcased, highlighting their deep emotional connection. As the story unfolds, complications arise when Melissa's father, after a sudden decline in Alonzo's fortunes, pressures her to marry the wealthy Beauman. The tension escalates as Melissa strives to honor her feelings for Alonzo while grappling with her father's expectations, setting the stage for a dramatic conflict between love and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Louise Hope, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-02-18