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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... Godfrey , " only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity . " 66 My humanity , on the present oc- casion , cannot even be suspected , " said VOL . I. B Rosamond , " for you know , alas ! that PATRONAGE. ...
... Godfrey , " only when they show themselves particularly disposed to humanity . " 66 My humanity , on the present oc- casion , cannot even be suspected , " said VOL . I. B Rosamond , " for you know , alas ! that PATRONAGE. ...
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... present , but with a view to some future object , about which he was constantly anxious . Mr. Percy and Mr. Falconer both ob- served Lord Oldborough attentively du- ring this visit : Mr. Percy studied him with philosophical curiosity ...
... present , but with a view to some future object , about which he was constantly anxious . Mr. Percy and Mr. Falconer both ob- served Lord Oldborough attentively du- ring this visit : Mr. Percy studied him with philosophical curiosity ...
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... present occasion , the care which the young diplomatist took not to commit himself , the dexterity with which he son . * helped himself by countenance and gesture , " and " was judicious by signs , " proved that he was well skilled in ...
... present occasion , the care which the young diplomatist took not to commit himself , the dexterity with which he son . * helped himself by countenance and gesture , " and " was judicious by signs , " proved that he was well skilled in ...
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... present secretary Mr. Drakelow , who will pre- pare him for the situation you desire . Mr. Drakelow himself will , probably , soon leave me to be employed more ad- vantageously for his Majesty's service , in some other manner . " The ...
... present secretary Mr. Drakelow , who will pre- pare him for the situation you desire . Mr. Drakelow himself will , probably , soon leave me to be employed more ad- vantageously for his Majesty's service , in some other manner . " The ...
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... aristocratic in his principles , or more despotic in his habits . - This could not break out to his equals , and his equals cared little how he treated his inferiors . His present pleasure , or rather his pre- sent business 70 PATRONAGE .
... aristocratic in his principles , or more despotic in his habits . - This could not break out to his equals , and his equals cared little how he treated his inferiors . His present pleasure , or rather his pre- sent business 70 PATRONAGE .
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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.