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Title: Memoirs of Emma Courtney
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Summary: "Memoirs of Emma Courtney" by Mary Hays is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work is a somewhat autobiographical exploration of the life of Emma Courtney, whose character is shaped by her experiences and the people around her, particularly in relation to love, virtue, and societal expectations. As the narrative unfolds, readers encounter themes of personal reflection, the consequences of passion, and the intricate dynamics of affection and morality. The opening of the memoir introduces the perspective of Emma as she grapples with her past. She reflects on her upbringing, detailing the early loss of her mother and her father's abandonment. Raised by her aunt, Emma's childhood is filled with affection but also marked by the complexities of emotion and attachment. As she transitions into her adolescence, the narrative hints at her burgeoning intellect and sensibility shaped by literature, along with the societal constraints placed upon her as a woman. The struggle between her desires and the realities of her situation sets a poignant tone, suggesting a deeper exploration of her character's journey through the trials of romantic passion and personal enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Hays, Mary, 1760?-1843
EBook No.: 41256
Published: Nov 1, 2012
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Feminist fiction
Subject: Sex role -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Memoirs of Emma Courtney
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memoirs_of_Emma_Courtney
Credits:
Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Memoirs of Emma Courtney" by Mary Hays is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work is a somewhat autobiographical exploration of the life of Emma Courtney, whose character is shaped by her experiences and the people around her, particularly in relation to love, virtue, and societal expectations. As the narrative unfolds, readers encounter themes of personal reflection, the consequences of passion, and the intricate dynamics of affection and morality. The opening of the memoir introduces the perspective of Emma as she grapples with her past. She reflects on her upbringing, detailing the early loss of her mother and her father's abandonment. Raised by her aunt, Emma's childhood is filled with affection but also marked by the complexities of emotion and attachment. As she transitions into her adolescence, the narrative hints at her burgeoning intellect and sensibility shaped by literature, along with the societal constraints placed upon her as a woman. The struggle between her desires and the realities of her situation sets a poignant tone, suggesting a deeper exploration of her character's journey through the trials of romantic passion and personal enlightenment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Hays, Mary, 1760?-1843
EBook No.: 41256
Published: Nov 1, 2012
Downloads: 173
Language: English
Subject: Autobiographical fiction
Subject: England -- Fiction
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Bildungsromans
Subject: Feminist fiction
Subject: Sex role -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.