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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... marry , by Jove ; and I'd propose di- rectly for Caroline Percy , for I'm con- foundedly in love with her such a sweet - tempered good creature ! -not a girl so much admired ! Col. Hauton- and G and P. and D- asked me , Who is that ...
... marry , by Jove ; and I'd propose di- rectly for Caroline Percy , for I'm con- foundedly in love with her such a sweet - tempered good creature ! -not a girl so much admired ! Col. Hauton- and G and P. and D- asked me , Who is that ...
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... marry any body . And even though she might like me , I am not at all sure that she would marry me - for obedience to the best of fathers might interfere . " " There's the point , " said John , - " for thereby hangs the fortune , and it ...
... marry any body . And even though she might like me , I am not at all sure that she would marry me - for obedience to the best of fathers might interfere . " " There's the point , " said John , - " for thereby hangs the fortune , and it ...
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... marry.- Buckhurst , who was capable of being strongly in- fluenced by good motives , especially from one who had obliged him , instant- ly , and in the most handsome manner , acknowledged the truth and justice of Mr. Percy's arguments ...
... marry.- Buckhurst , who was capable of being strongly in- fluenced by good motives , especially from one who had obliged him , instant- ly , and in the most handsome manner , acknowledged the truth and justice of Mr. Percy's arguments ...
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... marry , by Jove ; and I'd propose di- rectly for Caroline Percy , for I'm con- foundedly in love with her such a sweet - tempered good creature ! -not a girl so much admired ! Col. Hauton- and G and P. and D- asked me , Who is that ...
... marry , by Jove ; and I'd propose di- rectly for Caroline Percy , for I'm con- foundedly in love with her such a sweet - tempered good creature ! -not a girl so much admired ! Col. Hauton- and G and P. and D- asked me , Who is that ...
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... marry any body . And even though she might like me , I am not at all sure that she would marry me - for obedience to the best of fathers might interfere . " " There's the point , " said John , → " for thereby hangs the fortune , and it ...
... marry any body . And even though she might like me , I am not at all sure that she would marry me - for obedience to the best of fathers might interfere . " " There's the point , " said John , → " for thereby hangs the fortune , and it ...
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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
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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.