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100 1 _aSedgwick, Anne Douglas,
_d1873-1935
245 1 4 _aThe Confounding of Camelia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-01-26
508 _aProduced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
653 _aDomestic fiction
653 _aCousins -- Fiction
653 _aTriangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41917
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