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100 1 _aYonge, Charlotte M.
_q(Charlotte Mary),
_d1823-1901
245 1 0 _aLove and Life: An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
508 _aProduced by Doug Levy, and David Widger
520 _a"Love and Life: An Old Story in Eighteenth Century Costume" by Charlotte M. Yonge is a historical novel set in the early 19th century. The narrative revolves around the enchanting tale of Psyche and Cupid, reimagined within the context of 18th-century English society. The central focus seems to be on the lives of the Delavie sisters, particularly Aurelia, as they navigate love, societal pressures, and familial duties amidst a backdrop of traditions and expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Major Delavie, a retired officer, as he awaits the return of his daughters from a festive outing. Through a detailed description of their home and lifestyle, we encounter the characters of the sisters—Aurelia, Harriet, and Betty—as they discuss their experiences at a syllabub party. Aunt Betty, the eldest sister, takes on a maternal role, ensuring her siblings' well-being while grappling with her feelings about societal expectations and familial honor. Amidst playful banter and fatherly affection, hints of romantic intrigue and tension surface, particularly regarding the youngest sister Aurelia, foreshadowing her future entanglements and the larger themes of love and sacrifice woven into the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish fiction -- 19th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5700
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