Project Gutenberg 2012-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 187 Hays, Mary 1759 1843 Memoirs of Emma Courtney Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memoirs_of_Emma_Courtney Produced by Delphine Lettau and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "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 ease score: 55.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Autobiographical fiction England -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Love stories Bildungsromans Feminist fiction Sex role -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 449323 2025-07-16T15:21:54.403036 text/html 431319 2024-10-23T11:58:06 text/html 242986 2025-07-16T15:22:02.635022 application/epub+zip 251139 2025-07-16T15:21:57.324020 application/epub+zip 239426 2025-07-16T15:21:56.131017 application/epub+zip 471326 2025-07-16T15:22:06.610972 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 449849 2025-07-16T15:22:01.871979 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 398254 2022-09-18T19:46:10.425051 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426249 2023-09-18T05:39:48.984992 text/plain 406532 2024-10-23T11:58:06 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18009 2025-07-16T15:22:06.738976 application/rdf+xml 14683 2025-07-16T15:21:56.630010 image/jpeg 4200 2025-07-16T15:21:56.378013 image/jpeg 236619 2025-07-16T15:21:54.439027 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