Project Gutenberg 2007-10-02 Public domain in the USA. 97 Mitford, Mary Russell 1787 1855 Mitford, Miss Aunt Deborah Produced by David Widger "Aunt Deborah" by Mary Russell Mitford is a novel written during the early 19th century. This work delves into themes of family dynamics, power, and individual temperament through the character of Aunt Deborah, a cantankerous and wealthy woman whose controlling nature affects those around her. The story revolves around Aunt Deborah Thornby, a wealthy but unpleasant spinster, who exercises a tyrannical influence over her relatives, particularly her nephew Edward and his mother, the widow of her deceased brother. Through her relentless scolding and grumbling, Aunt Deborah alienates those who could provide companionship and support. The plot unfolds with the widow's decision to escape Aunt Deborah's oppressive control by moving in with John Stokes, a kind-hearted miller and cousin, which provokes Aunt Deborah's ire. Despite her harsh demeanor, there are moments that reveal her capacity for affection, particularly towards her cousin's daughter, Cicely. A pivotal incident occurs when Aunt Deborah falls into a pond, leading to her rescue by Edward, ultimately prompting her to reassess her relationships and demonstrate kindness, especially as she supports Edward's marriage to Cicely. The novel beautifully portrays the intricate balance of human emotions and relationships, often highlighting the transformations that stem from challenges and vulnerabilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Short stories Inheritance and succession -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 70586 2025-08-09T12:49:09.287804 text/html 65609 2016-08-07T10:47:58 text/html 97833 2025-08-09T12:49:13.715770 application/epub+zip 96652 2025-08-09T12:49:11.649775 application/epub+zip 88085 2025-08-09T12:49:10.573778 application/epub+zip 180137 2025-08-09T12:49:15.277798 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 173340 2025-08-09T12:49:13.125788 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138018 2022-09-10T15:35:48.647689 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 60240 2025-08-09T12:49:09.060793 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60119 2016-08-07T10:47:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60110 2016-08-07T10:47:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20369 2025-08-09T12:49:15.398744 application/rdf+xml 12459 2025-08-09T12:49:11.062788 image/jpeg 3353 2025-08-09T12:49:10.813769 image/jpeg 24343 2016-08-07T10:48:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 25366 2016-08-07T10:48:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 24319 2016-08-07T10:48:14 application/octet-stream application/zip 96446 2025-08-09T12:49:09.294786 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