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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... expression of her countenance , and mortified by that dignified silence , which said more than words could express , he turned away , and never afterwards addressed to her any of his confidential conversation . From this moment ...
... expression of her countenance , and mortified by that dignified silence , which said more than words could express , he turned away , and never afterwards addressed to her any of his confidential conversation . From this moment ...
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... expression of ability and decision in his whole coun- tenance , but not of tranquillity , or of happiness . His manner was well bred , but rather cold and formal : his conver- sation circumspect , calculated to draw forth the opinions ...
... expression of ability and decision in his whole coun- tenance , but not of tranquillity , or of happiness . His manner was well bred , but rather cold and formal : his conver- sation circumspect , calculated to draw forth the opinions ...
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... expression of his coun- tenance ; if the topics were continued , his averted eyes and compressed lips showed disapprobation , and the diffi- culty he felt in refraining from reply . From reply , however , he did absolutely refrain ; and ...
... expression of his coun- tenance ; if the topics were continued , his averted eyes and compressed lips showed disapprobation , and the diffi- culty he felt in refraining from reply . From reply , however , he did absolutely refrain ; and ...
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... expression of humor in his Lordship's eye , a sarcastic smile , which escaped the Commissioner's observation , and which , even if he had observed , he could not , with his limited knowledge of Lord Oldborough's character , have right ...
... expression of humor in his Lordship's eye , a sarcastic smile , which escaped the Commissioner's observation , and which , even if he had observed , he could not , with his limited knowledge of Lord Oldborough's character , have right ...
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... for the church . " The father stared with an expression , between anger and astonishment . " Have not you gone through the University ? " - " Yes , Sir . . . but ... but I am scarcely sober , and staid , and 80 PATRONAGE .
... for the church . " The father stared with an expression , between anger and astonishment . " Have not you gone through the University ? " - " Yes , Sir . . . but ... but I am scarcely sober , and staid , and 80 PATRONAGE .
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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.