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100 1 _aEdgeworth, Maria,
_d1768-1849
245 1 0 _aTales and Novels — Volume 07 :
_bPatronage [part 1]
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-09-01
505 0 _aPatronage.
508 _aText file produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, and Distributed Proofreaders HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"Tales and Novels — Volume VII" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of fiction likely written in the early 19th century. This volume includes a standalone narrative entitled "Patronage," which explores themes of social status, virtue, and the consequences of personal choices, particularly in the context of romantic relationships and societal ambitions. The opening introduces characters such as Rosamond and Godfrey, siblings who engage in witty banter during a storm, whose lives are intertwined with the fates of shipwrecked sailors and a mysterious French diplomat, M. de Tourville. The beginning of "Patronage" sets a dramatic scene with the Percy family anxiously observing a storm that causes peril at sea. Rosamond expresses concern for distressed sailors, showcasing her compassionate nature, while her brother, Godfrey, teasingly dismisses her worries as typical feminine sentimentality. When a distress signal is heard, the family springs into action to rescue a shipwrecked crew, which includes the comical yet self-centered M. de Tourville, who initially displays selfishness in a moment of danger. As the narrative unfolds, the Percys' hospitality to the shipwreck victims and the interactions that follow hint at underlying themes of social ambition and moral integrity, all while establishing intriguing interpersonal dynamics, particularly concerning the sentiments of Rosamond and Caroline towards their unexpected male guests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social conditions -- 19th century -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8937
999 _c50857
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