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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... expecting to find corruption or ambition at the bottom . - But none was to be found - Lord Oldborough was convinced of it — and surprised . - Perhaps his esteem for Mr. Percy's understanding fell some degrees he considered him as an ec ...
... expecting to find corruption or ambition at the bottom . - But none was to be found - Lord Oldborough was convinced of it — and surprised . - Perhaps his esteem for Mr. Percy's understanding fell some degrees he considered him as an ec ...
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... expect from my death - I have not a farthing to leave you - my place , you know , is only for life - your mother's fortune is all in an- nuity , and two girls to be provided for- and to live as we must live - up to and beyond my income ...
... expect from my death - I have not a farthing to leave you - my place , you know , is only for life - your mother's fortune is all in an- nuity , and two girls to be provided for- and to live as we must live - up to and beyond my income ...
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... expect that his father should let him go . into the army , when he had received an education to prepare himself for a pro- fession , in which his literary talents might be of advantage both to himself and his family ; that Mr. Falconer ...
... expect that his father should let him go . into the army , when he had received an education to prepare himself for a pro- fession , in which his literary talents might be of advantage both to himself and his family ; that Mr. Falconer ...
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... expect that his father should let him go into the army , when he had received an education to prepare himself for a pro- fession , in which his literary talents might be of advantage both to himself and his family ; that Mr. Falconer ...
... expect that his father should let him go into the army , when he had received an education to prepare himself for a pro- fession , in which his literary talents might be of advantage both to himself and his family ; that Mr. Falconer ...
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... expect that his father should let him go . into the army , when he had received an education to prepare himself for a pro- fession , in which his literary talents might be of advantage both to himself and his family ; that Mr. Falconer ...
... expect that his father should let him go . into the army , when he had received an education to prepare himself for a pro- fession , in which his literary talents might be of advantage both to himself and his family ; that Mr. Falconer ...
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admire affairs asked assure borough brother Buck Buckhurst Falconer Captain Percy Caroline's character church Colonel Hauton Commissioner Falconer coner conscience cried Cunningham daugh daughters dear father declared diplo Drakelow Duke Duke of Greenwich Euphrosine eyes Falconer's favor fear feel felt ford Castle fortune friends Frumpton gentlemen girl Godfrey Percy hand happy heard honor hope Hungerford hurst John knew Lady Jane Ladyship leave letter living look Lord Old Lord Oldbo Lord Oldborough Lordship Major Gascoigne manner marry means ment mind Miss Caroline Percy Miss Falconers Miss Hauton mother ness never nexions night opinion patronage Percy family Percy-Hall Percy's person pity pleased pleasure political Pompey poor promise puppy racter recollect replied roline Rosamond sister Skreene smile speak sure talents talk tell thing thought tion Tourville town Tunbridge turned Twickenham whilst whole wish woman words young ladies
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Página 201 - In these, ere triflers half their wish obtain, The toiling pleasure sickens into pain : And e'en while fashion's brightest arts decoy, The heart distrusting asks if this be joy.