02318cam a22003253u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000033001122450035001452640051001803000047002313360026002783370026003043380036003305000031003665050065003975080122004625201282005845340045018666530012019116530010019236530017019338560042019509321UtSlPG20260610133231.0mcr n260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aEdgeworth, Maria,d1768-184910aTales and Novels — Volume 08 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2005  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2005-11-010 aPatronage (concluded) -- Comic dramas -- Leonara -- Letters.  aText file produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and Distributed
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HTML file produced by David Widger  a"Tales and Novels — Volume 08" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of fiction written during the early 19th century. This volume includes various narratives, such as "Patronage," which explores themes of friendship, social obligation, and the intricacies of marriage and relationships in a discerning society. Central characters, like Lady Jane and Alfred Percy, reflect the moral and social dilemmas prevalent in their interactions, particularly concerning loyalty and ethical conduct in personal and professional realms.  The opening of "Patronage" reveals the complex dynamics surrounding Lady Jane and Caroline as they navigate emotional reconciliations, sparked by Alfred's upcoming marriage. Lady Jane's contemplation of her relationship with Caroline is colored by feelings of gratitude due to Alfred's past kindness toward her. This leads to an intriguing social commentary on expectations and family loyalty, particularly as tensions arise from financial burdens and obligations tied to familial status. Ultimately, the discourse sets the stage for further developments involving Alfred's attempts to mediate conflicts, indicating themes of justice, honor, and personal sacrifice that may unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFiction  aDrama  aComedy plays40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9321