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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... fear . " . " Show him a certain danger , " cried Mr. Percy , looking up from a letter he was writing- " Show him a certain dan- ger , and he will feel fear as much as the greatest coward of you all . Ha ! up- on my word , it is an ugly ...
... fear . " . " Show him a certain danger , " cried Mr. Percy , looking up from a letter he was writing- " Show him a certain dan- ger , and he will feel fear as much as the greatest coward of you all . Ha ! up- on my word , it is an ugly ...
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... fear he has sold himself for a ribbon to the demon of am- bition . " " No matter to whom he has sold him- self , or for what , " replied the Commis- sioner , " that is his affair , not ours . We must not be too nice . He is well dis ...
... fear he has sold himself for a ribbon to the demon of am- bition . " " No matter to whom he has sold him- self , or for what , " replied the Commis- sioner , " that is his affair , not ours . We must not be too nice . He is well dis ...
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... fear , under the obligation . " - Resuming his friendly as- pect , however , in a moment or two , he followed Mr. Percy , who had turned to examine a fine picture . Yes ; a Corregio . - You are not aware , my dear Sir , " continued he ...
... fear , under the obligation . " - Resuming his friendly as- pect , however , in a moment or two , he followed Mr. Percy , who had turned to examine a fine picture . Yes ; a Corregio . - You are not aware , my dear Sir , " continued he ...
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... fear to shock my feelings , Sir . - I wish always to see men and things as they are . " - Mr . Falconer still hesitating , and turning over the leaves- " As my friend in this busi- ness , Mr. Falconer , " - continued his Lordship- " you ...
... fear to shock my feelings , Sir . - I wish always to see men and things as they are . " - Mr . Falconer still hesitating , and turning over the leaves- " As my friend in this busi- ness , Mr. Falconer , " - continued his Lordship- " you ...
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... fears : but soon he was reassured by the calmness of his Cunningham , who had not so much information or capacity , but who had less sensibility than his father , often succeeded where his father's timidity prognosticated failure ...
... fears : but soon he was reassured by the calmness of his Cunningham , who had not so much information or capacity , but who had less sensibility than his father , often succeeded where his father's timidity prognosticated failure ...
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Términos y frases comunes
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
Pasajes populares
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.