Leonora by Maria Edgeworth
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| Author | Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849 |
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| Title | Leonora |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Leonora" by Maria Edgeworth is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores complex themes surrounding gender roles and societal expectations through the eyes of its main characters, Lady Olivia and Lady Leonora. The narrative seems to delve into the trials and tribulations faced by women during this period, including issues of love, reputation, and moral scrutiny. The beginning of "Leonora" presents a series of letters exchanged between Lady Olivia and Lady Leonora, revealing Olivia's struggle with societal constraints on women and her disillusionment with marriage. Olivia expresses her discontent with the hypocrisy imposed upon her gender, sharing her tumultuous feelings about love and her failed marriage. Meanwhile, Leonora, who possesses a strong moral compass, seeks to defend Olivia against societal judgment while grappling with her own feelings about friendship and loyalty. This opening portion foreshadows deeper conflicts surrounding personal integrity, societal expectations, and the quest for happiness within the constraints of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Women -- Social and moral questions -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 35638 |
| Release Date | Mar 20, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 7, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 95 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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