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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... errors without ever coming to your conclusion , they form no favorable opinion of your accuracy . " " I don't mind what strangers think of me - much , " said Rosamond.- " At least you will allow , Mamma , that I have 16 PATRONAGE .
... errors without ever coming to your conclusion , they form no favorable opinion of your accuracy . " " I don't mind what strangers think of me - much , " said Rosamond.- " At least you will allow , Mamma , that I have 16 PATRONAGE .
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Maria Edgeworth. least you will allow , Mamma , that I have reason to be satisfied , if only those who do not know me could form an unfa- vorable opinion of my judgment — and , after all , ma'am , of the two classes of people , those who ...
Maria Edgeworth. least you will allow , Mamma , that I have reason to be satisfied , if only those who do not know me could form an unfa- vorable opinion of my judgment — and , after all , ma'am , of the two classes of people , those who ...
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... least gave him grudgingly , that praise , which he eminently deserved for agree- able manners and conversational talents . Not a foible of his now escaped her quick observation , and her lively percep- tion of ridicule . Whether from ...
... least gave him grudgingly , that praise , which he eminently deserved for agree- able manners and conversational talents . Not a foible of his now escaped her quick observation , and her lively percep- tion of ridicule . Whether from ...
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... least a thousand times , that he was an undone man , unless the packet could be found . -Search was made for it , in the boat , on the shore , in every probable , and improbable place . - But all in vain- and in the midst of the search ...
... least a thousand times , that he was an undone man , unless the packet could be found . -Search was made for it , in the boat , on the shore , in every probable , and improbable place . - But all in vain- and in the midst of the search ...
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... 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- wreck . Mr ...
... 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- wreck . Mr ...
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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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