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| 100 | 1 | _aBliss, Frank Chapman | |
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_aThe Naughty Man; or, Sir Thomas Brown : _bLove, Courtship and Marriage in High Life. A Poetical Satire |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2018 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2018-02-10 | ||
| 508 | _aE-text prepared by MFR, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Naughty Man; or, Sir Thomas Brown" by Frank Chapman Bliss is a poetical satire written during the late 19th century. This work explores themes of love, courtship, and marriage within the context of high society, employing humor and verse to critique societal norms and expectations. The narrative presents a whimsical yet critical look at the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on the elderly Sir Thomas Brown as he navigates the complexities of romance in his later years. The story revolves around Sir Thomas Brown, an eighty-three-year-old millionaire who, despite his age and frailty, becomes infatuated with the charming widow Ruth. In a bold and unconventional turn, he offers his heart and fortune to her, defying the expectations of his adult children who are eager to claim his wealth. As Brown and Ruth elope in secret, the ensuing scandal provokes outrage among his family and the public, prompting accusations of insanity against him and assertions that Ruth is only after his money. However, in a clever twist, Sir Thomas proves his mental acuity by drafting a new will that disinherits his skeptical heirs while affirming the legitimacy of his love for Ruth. Through lively verses, the book challenges societal views on aging and love, illustrating that genuine affection can blossom irrespective of age or conventional expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aRemarriage -- Poetry | ||
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