Patronage, Volumen1J. Johnson and Company, 1814 - 12 páginas Edgeworth's novel portrays the British class system and the different ways in which men and women make their way in the world. It is not only a comedy of manners but also a meditation on the concept of "patronage", both financial and sexual. The plot revolves around two families--the Percys and the Falconers--whose fortunes mirror and contrast each other. The Falconers accept patronage from Lord Oldborough but by the end of the book it is the Percys who are perceived as possessing the greater moral worth and wealth by the success of their own efforts. |
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Maria Edgeworth. 823.6 Е23 рај 756429 J. M'Creery , Printer , Black - Horse Court , London . TO THE READER . My daughter again applies to me.
Maria Edgeworth. 823.6 Е23 рај 756429 J. M'Creery , Printer , Black - Horse Court , London . TO THE READER . My daughter again applies to me.
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Maria Edgeworth. TO THE READER . My daughter again applies to me for my paternal imprimatur , and I hope , that I am not swayed by partiality , when I give the sanction which she requires . To excite the rising generation to depend upon ...
Maria Edgeworth. TO THE READER . My daughter again applies to me for my paternal imprimatur , and I hope , that I am not swayed by partiality , when I give the sanction which she requires . To excite the rising generation to depend upon ...
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... daughters had prepared every thing for their hospitable reception . When they had warmed , dried , and re- freshed themselves , they were left to en- joy what they wanted most , repose . The Percy family , nearly as much fatigued as ...
... daughters had prepared every thing for their hospitable reception . When they had warmed , dried , and re- freshed themselves , they were left to en- joy what they wanted most , repose . The Percy family , nearly as much fatigued as ...
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... young Count had no judgment or discretion , appeared to Mr. Percy proofs of his independence of cha racter , and greatness of soul . Mr. Percy , repeated the anecdotes to Mrs. Percy and his daughters ; PATRONAGE . 23.
... young Count had no judgment or discretion , appeared to Mr. Percy proofs of his independence of cha racter , and greatness of soul . Mr. Percy , repeated the anecdotes to Mrs. Percy and his daughters ; PATRONAGE . 23.
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Maria Edgeworth. repeated the anecdotes to Mrs. Percy and his daughters ; and M. de Tourville , as soon as he saw that the ladies , and especially Caroline , differed from him , immediately endeavored to slide round to their opinion ...
Maria Edgeworth. repeated the anecdotes to Mrs. Percy and his daughters ; and M. de Tourville , as soon as he saw that the ladies , and especially Caroline , differed from him , immediately endeavored to slide round to their opinion ...
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