Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 176 Godwin, William 1756 1836 Baldwin, Edward Damon and Delia: A Tale Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Sheila Vogtmann and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Damon and Delia: A Tale" by William Godwin is a novel written during the late 18th century. The story revolves around the lives of two central characters, Damon and Delia, as they navigate the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal ambitions. Set against the backdrop of the racecourses in Southampton, the narrative explores themes of beauty, desire, and the strife between individual emotions and social conventions. At the start of the novel, the scene is set amidst a vibrant social gathering at the Southampton races. The introduction of Delia, a captivating beauty surrounded by numerous admirers, immediately draws attention. As the narrative unfolds, we see Delia's coyness toward her suitors, particularly her disdain for the most favored potential match, Lord Martin. Meanwhile, the mysterious stranger, Damon, enters the scene, commanding the attention of all present, including Delia. Their initial interaction at a ball hints at a burgeoning attraction, despite the complexities and rivalries that ensue. The opening portion of the tale deftly establishes the characters and their motivations, inviting readers into a richly layered exploration of romantic entanglements and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Courtship -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Fiction PR Text Category: Romance Category: Novels Category: British Literature 199170 2025-08-04T11:39:15.186909 text/html 175746 2024-10-28T17:43:11 text/html 149685 2025-08-04T11:39:21.284852 application/epub+zip 150450 2025-08-04T11:39:17.987906 application/epub+zip 137305 2025-08-04T11:39:16.908874 application/epub+zip 301429 2025-08-04T11:39:23.953894 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 278728 2025-08-04T11:39:20.573872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 244181 2022-09-05T07:29:52.856557 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 185950 2025-08-04T11:39:14.753901 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 166225 2024-10-28T17:43:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16620 2025-08-04T11:39:24.081882 application/rdf+xml 14058 2025-08-04T11:39:17.401863 image/jpeg 3913 2025-08-04T11:39:17.153872 image/jpeg 147474 2025-08-04T11:39:15.204883 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia