| Author |
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 |
| Title |
Amelia — Volume 2
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelia_(novel)
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Amelia — Volume 2" by Henry Fielding is a novel likely written in the early 18th century. The story continues exploring the life and struggles of Booth and Amelia, focusing on themes of friendship, honor, and the complexities of social relationships in a changing world. As they navigate through various trials, including misunderstandings and the search for support, the characters grapple with their perceptions of each other and the status quo. At the start of this volume, the narrative unfolds with Booth visiting his friend Colonel James, though their meeting is impeded by confusing social dynamics that reveal the fragility of their friendships. Booth is concerned that he has lost James’s friendship due to a misunderstanding, leading to an exploration of honor and dignity among men, particularly manifesting through the absurdities of social rank and the nature of dueling. Meanwhile, Amelia is dealing with the fear of losing her child to illness, adding a layer of tension and emotional turmoil to the events. The opening chapters mix humor and drama as they introduce both familiar and new characters, setting the stage for further developments in their intertwined lives. (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 |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Married women -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6096 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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