02656cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324500310015226400510018330000470023433600260028133700260030733800360033350000310036950801830040052014590058353400450204265300660208765300270215365300210218065300230220165300510222485600430227541917UtSlPG20260610133946.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aSedgwick, Anne Douglas,d1873-193514aThe Confounding of Camelia 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-01-26  aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"The Confounding of Camelia" by Anne Douglas Sedgwick is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Camelia Paton, who returns to her family estate in the country after a successful but disconcerting season in London. As she navigates the expectations and judgments of those around her, particularly concerning her unconventional nature and her family's legacy of quiet respectability, the narrative explores themes of identity, societal norms, and personal ambition.  The opening of the novel introduces us to Camelia's background, including her lineage of “good, quiet people” and her father's rebellious spirit that sets her apart. The text paints a vivid picture of the contrast between her vibrant personality and the conservative views of her community in Clievesbury, establishing her as a figure both admired and scrutinized. We learn about her complex relationships, particularly with her mother, Lady Paton, and her childhood friend, Michael Perior, who seems critical yet protective of her. The dynamics in their interactions suggest an underlying tension and potential for deeper connections as Camelia seeks to assert her identity amidst the conformity she despises while also yearning for acceptance. The stage is set for a rich exploration of her character and the relationships in her life as she confronts societal expectations and her own desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction  aYoung women -- Fiction  aDomestic fiction  aCousins -- Fiction  aTriangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41917