| Author |
Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849 |
| Title |
Tales and Novels — Volume 06
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
The absentee -- Madame de Fleury -- Emilie de Coulanges -- The modern Griselda.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, David Widger and the Project
Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Tales and Novels — Volume 06" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of fiction works written during the early 19th century. This particular volume includes "The Absentee," which explores themes of identity and social aspirations through the lens of Irish aristocracy in England. The narrative revolves around Lord Colambre, the son of Lady Clonbrony, as he navigates familial expectations, societal ridicule, and the complex relationship between his identity as an Irish noble and his experiences in English society. At the start of "The Absentee," the reader is introduced to a high-society gathering at the opera, where Lady Clonbrony's ambition to rise within the English social ranks leads to amusing yet cutting conversations about her status as an Irish absentee. Meanwhile, Lord Colambre observes the unrefined antics of his mother and the criticisms directed at her, which deepens his psychological conflict regarding his heritage and future. The opening sets the stage for a rich exploration of his character's growth, relationships—particularly with his cousin Grace Nugent—and the broader commentary on cultural identity and social aspirations in the context of the Irish experience in England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9620 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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