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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... VOL . I. " Without a Patron , -though I condescend " Sometimes to call a Minister my friend . " LONDON : PRINTED FOR J. JOHNSON AND CO . ST . PAUL'S CHURCH - YARD . 1814 . 823.6 Е23 рај 756429 J. M'Creery , Printer , Black PATRONAGE .
... VOL . I. " Without a Patron , -though I condescend " Sometimes to call a Minister my friend . " LONDON : PRINTED FOR J. JOHNSON AND CO . ST . PAUL'S CHURCH - YARD . 1814 . 823.6 Е23 рај 756429 J. M'Creery , Printer , Black PATRONAGE .
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... of office , it is encouraged to rely upon such friends , as may be acquired by personal merit , good manners , and good conduct . RICHARD LOVELL EDGEWORTH . Edgeworth's Town , Oct. 6 , 1813 . ; } PATRONAGE . CHAPTER I. ' " How the.
... of office , it is encouraged to rely upon such friends , as may be acquired by personal merit , good manners , and good conduct . RICHARD LOVELL EDGEWORTH . Edgeworth's Town , Oct. 6 , 1813 . ; } PATRONAGE . CHAPTER I. ' " How the.
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... friends , you are wise ; but you some- times lay your accounts open to stran- gers , and as they see only your errors without ever coming to your conclusion , they form no favorable opinion of your accuracy . " " I don't mind what ...
... friends , you are wise ; but you some- times lay your accounts open to stran- gers , and as they see only your errors without ever coming to your conclusion , they form no favorable opinion of your accuracy . " " I don't mind what ...
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... friend , or at least a relation of Mr. Percy's , came to pay him a visit . As the Commissioner looked out of the win- dow and observed the Dutch carpenter , who was passing by with tools under his arm , he began to talk of the late ship ...
... friend , or at least a relation of Mr. Percy's , came to pay him a visit . As the Commissioner looked out of the win- dow and observed the Dutch carpenter , who was passing by with tools under his arm , he began to talk of the late ship ...
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... friend , Lord Oldborough , who , I'm happy to inform you , is just coming into our neighbourhood to Cler- mont - Park , of which he has at last com- pleted the purchase , and has sent down . his plate and pictures . - Who knows but he ...
... friend , Lord Oldborough , who , I'm happy to inform you , is just coming into our neighbourhood to Cler- mont - Park , of which he has at last com- pleted the purchase , and has sent down . his plate and pictures . - Who knows but he ...
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