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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... wish- ed Mr. Percy a good morning , and that he might prosper in all his dealings ; and Sir , " concluded he , " in any of the changes of fortune , which happen to men by land as well as by sea , please to re- member the names of ...
... wish- ed Mr. Percy a good morning , and that he might prosper in all his dealings ; and Sir , " concluded he , " in any of the changes of fortune , which happen to men by land as well as by sea , please to re- member the names of ...
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... wishes , compliments to his talents , and , in short , sounded his heart , still expecting to find corruption or ambition at the bottom . - But none was to be found - Lord Oldborough was convinced of it — and surprised . - Perhaps his ...
... wishes , compliments to his talents , and , in short , sounded his heart , still expecting to find corruption or ambition at the bottom . - But none was to be found - Lord Oldborough was convinced of it — and surprised . - Perhaps his ...
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... wish always to see men and things as they are . " - Mr . Falconer still hesitating , and turning over the leaves- " As my friend in this busi- ness , Mr. Falconer , " - continued his Lordship- " you will comprehend , that the essential ...
... wish always to see men and things as they are . " - Mr . Falconer still hesitating , and turning over the leaves- " As my friend in this busi- ness , Mr. Falconer , " - continued his Lordship- " you will comprehend , that the essential ...
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... wish to go through these papers before I sleep . " - Fatigue ! Oh my Lord , I am not in the least ..... cannot be fatigued - But the fact is , I cannot go on - for the next pages I have not yet deciphered - the ci- pher changes here ...
... wish to go through these papers before I sleep . " - Fatigue ! Oh my Lord , I am not in the least ..... cannot be fatigued - But the fact is , I cannot go on - for the next pages I have not yet deciphered - the ci- pher changes here ...
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... for a month , or to tormant . P finite precaution and dieguolemaine * My abreas 4 , a „ nah in M7 ningham in the diplomar a and I wish a make THE CUTE S zme a but st Li r Farz Zave im , and the maxim of every man in pub- PATRONAGE . $ 3.
... for a month , or to tormant . P finite precaution and dieguolemaine * My abreas 4 , a „ nah in M7 ningham in the diplomar a and I wish a make THE CUTE S zme a but st Li r Farz Zave im , and the maxim of every man in pub- PATRONAGE . $ 3.
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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.