Adeline Mowbray; or, The Mother and Daughter by Amelia Opie

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Author Opie, Amelia, 1769-1853
Title Adeline Mowbray; or, The Mother and Daughter
Note Reading ease score: 59.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Adeline Mowbray; or, The Mother and Daughter" by Amelia Opie is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Adeline Mowbray and her relationship with her eccentric mother, Mrs. Mowbray. Central themes include education, philosophical musings on morality and virtue, and the complex interactions between personal beliefs and societal expectations, particularly regarding marriage and relationships. The opening portion introduces the characters and sets the stage for their familial dynamics. Mrs. Mowbray, despite her intellectual ambitions and high ideals, often becomes lost in her abstract theories, neglecting more immediate familial responsibilities and relationships, especially with her daughter. Adeline, deeply affected by her mother's unconventional philosophy, grapples with her own understanding of virtue and love amidst her mother's eccentricities. As Adeline grows, her education becomes a focal point, both as a means of defining her character and as a source of tension in their mother-daughter relationship. This complex interplay of ideas and emotions sets the foundation for the conflicts and discoveries that will unfold throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Mothers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Feminist fiction
Subject Unmarried couples -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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