02260cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500280014526400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950800810039052012790047153400450175065300250179565300660182085600430188699900170192910318UtSlPG20260610133241.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aGodwin, William,d1756-183610aDamon and Delia: A Tale 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, Sheila Vogtmann and PG Distributed
Proofreaders  a"Damon and Delia: A Tale" by William Godwin is a novel written during the late 18th century. The story revolves around the lives of two central characters, Damon and Delia, as they navigate the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal ambitions. Set against the backdrop of the racecourses in Southampton, the narrative explores themes of beauty, desire, and the strife between individual emotions and social conventions.  At the start of the novel, the scene is set amidst a vibrant social gathering at the Southampton races. The introduction of Delia, a captivating beauty surrounded by numerous admirers, immediately draws attention. As the narrative unfolds, we see Delia's coyness toward her suitors, particularly her disdain for the most favored potential match, Lord Martin. Meanwhile, the mysterious stranger, Damon, enters the scene, commanding the attention of all present, including Delia. Their initial interaction at a ball hints at a burgeoning attraction, despite the complexities and rivalries that ensue. The opening portion of the tale deftly establishes the characters and their motivations, inviting readers into a richly layered exploration of romantic entanglements and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aCourtship -- Fiction  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10318  c51815d51815