Tales and Novels — Volume 05 by Maria Edgeworth

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Author Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849
Title Tales and Novels — Volume 05
Tales of a Fashionable Life
Contents Manoeuvring -- Almeria -- Vivian.
Credits Jonathan Ingram, Tapio Riikonen and PG Distributed Proofreaders and David Widger
Summary "Tales and Novels — Volume 05" by Maria Edgeworth is a fictional collection written during the mid-19th century. This volume includes the tale "Manoeuvring," which explores intricate social dynamics and the push and pull of family relations amid ambition and artifice. The narrative primarily revolves around the character of Mrs. Eugenia Beaumont, a cunning widow who employs stratagems in her quest to secure advantageous marriages for her children amidst various societal expectations and personal aspirations. The opening of "Manoeuvring" sets the stage for a complex examination of relationships marked by manipulation and concealed intentions. We are introduced to Mrs. Beaumont through a note expressing her regret at missing a family celebration and her concern over potential illness in the community, which quickly reveals her artful and strategic nature. Her conversations with her daughter, Miss Walsingham, and her son, Mr. Beaumont, reveal familial tensions and differing views on Mrs. Beaumont's parenting methods, particularly regarding the upbringing of her children. Miss Walsingham's candidness contrasts sharply with her mother's secretive, manipulative ways, especially concerning plans for the marriage of her daughter Amelia. As the plot unfolds, secrets and schemes surrounding Mr. Palmer, a wealthy relation, and the interest in securing marriages for Amelia and her brother Edward add layers of intrigue, setting the tone for a tale that promises both comedic and critical insights into fashionable society of the era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 9414
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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