Tales and Novels - Volume 08

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

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

Notes:

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

Release date is 2005-11-01