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_aMitchell, I. _q(Isaac), _d1759?-1812 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aAlonzo and Melissa; Or, The Unfeeling Father: An American Tale |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-02-18 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Louise Hope, David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"Alonzo and Melissa; Or, The Unfeeling Father: An American Tale" by Daniel Jackson, Jr. is a serialized novel written in the early 19th century that captures the trials and tribulations of love amidst familial and societal constraints. The narrative focuses on the romantic entanglements of the titular characters, Alonzo and Melissa, who must navigate the complexities of their feelings in the face of opposition from Melissa's father and the presence of a rival suitor, Beauman. Central themes of the story include the importance of virtue, the struggles of young love, and the harsh realities posed by economic hardships and parental control. The opening of the tale establishes the backdrop of the late revolution and introduces Alonzo, a man of romantic disposition, and Melissa, a young woman of charming demeanor. Through a series of social engagements and nature walks, the budding relationship between Alonzo and Melissa is showcased, highlighting their deep emotional connection. As the story unfolds, complications arise when Melissa's father, after a sudden decline in Alonzo’s fortunes, pressures her to marry the wealthy Beauman. The tension escalates as Melissa strives to honor her feelings for Alonzo while grappling with her father's expectations, setting the stage for a dramatic conflict between love and duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aLove stories | ||
| 653 | _aGothic fiction | ||
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_aJackson, Daniel, _d1790- |
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