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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... in stupid and provoking silence , nor did they make any ostenta- tious display of their knowledge or abili- ties.-M. de Tourville , as Rosamond had • justly observed , seemed to be particu- larly struck 20 PATRONAGE .
... in stupid and provoking silence , nor did they make any ostenta- tious display of their knowledge or abili- ties.-M. de Tourville , as Rosamond had • justly observed , seemed to be particu- larly struck 20 PATRONAGE .
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Maria Edgeworth. • justly observed , seemed to be particu- larly struck with Miss Caroline Percy . -She was beautiful , and of an uncommon style of beauty . Ingenuous , unaffected , and with all the simplicity of youth , there was a ...
Maria Edgeworth. • justly observed , seemed to be particu- larly struck with Miss Caroline Percy . -She was beautiful , and of an uncommon style of beauty . Ingenuous , unaffected , and with all the simplicity of youth , there was a ...
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... observation , and her lively percep- tion of ridicule . Whether from accident , or from some suspicion , that he had lost ground with the ladies , M. de Tourville the next day directed the principal part of his conver- sation to the ...
... observation , and her lively percep- tion of ridicule . Whether from accident , or from some suspicion , that he had lost ground with the ladies , M. de Tourville the next day directed the principal part of his conver- sation to the ...
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... observed that M. de Tourville , chargè d ' affaires , & c . , might supply anecdotes illustrative , and might embellish the work with a portrait of a finished diplomatist . Unfortunately for the public , on the third morning of the ...
... observed that M. de Tourville , chargè d ' affaires , & c . , might supply anecdotes illustrative , and might embellish the work with a portrait of a finished diplomatist . Unfortunately for the public , on the third morning of the ...
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... observed the Dutch carpenter , who was passing by with tools under his arm , he began to talk of the late ship- wreck . Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hos- pitality of the Percy family on that occa ...
... observed the Dutch carpenter , who was passing by with tools under his arm , he began to talk of the late ship- wreck . Mr. Falconer said he had heard much of the successful exertions and hos- pitality of the Percy family on that occa ...
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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.