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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... once more to the wreck , and though they both declared that their consciences would be at ease even if they found that M. de Tourville was drowned , yet it was evi- dent that they rejoiced to see him safe on board . This time the boat ...
... once more to the wreck , and though they both declared that their consciences would be at ease even if they found that M. de Tourville was drowned , yet it was evi- dent that they rejoiced to see him safe on board . This time the boat ...
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... once , indeed , had looked them over , but so carelessly that he never had missed the packet . His dismay was great , when he disco- vered his loss . He repeated at least a thousand times , that he was an undone man , unless the packet ...
... once , indeed , had looked them over , but so carelessly that he never had missed the packet . His dismay was great , when he disco- vered his loss . He repeated at least a thousand times , that he was an undone man , unless the packet ...
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... once expatiating , and full of high thoughts , now confined to a span -bent down to low concerns - impri- soned in the precincts of a court.- " You pity me , " said Lord Oldbo- rough , who seemed to understand Mr. Percy's thoughts " you ...
... once expatiating , and full of high thoughts , now confined to a span -bent down to low concerns - impri- soned in the precincts of a court.- " You pity me , " said Lord Oldbo- rough , who seemed to understand Mr. Percy's thoughts " you ...
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... once of po- pularity , favor , place , and power . - The strength , firmness , -hardness of mind , which Lord Oldborough exhibited at the moment of this discovery , perfectly amazed Mr. Falconer . - His Lordship gave no sign of ...
... once of po- pularity , favor , place , and power . - The strength , firmness , -hardness of mind , which Lord Oldborough exhibited at the moment of this discovery , perfectly amazed Mr. Falconer . - His Lordship gave no sign of ...
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... Oldborough replied- " Let us understand one another at once , Commis- sioner Falconer , if you please - My max- im , and the maxim of every man in pub- D 2 PATRONAGE . 51 as possible in possession of the facts-then ...
... Oldborough replied- " Let us understand one another at once , Commis- sioner Falconer , if you please - My max- im , and the maxim of every man in pub- D 2 PATRONAGE . 51 as possible in possession of the facts-then ...
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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.