Project Gutenberg 2013-01-26 Public domain in the USA. 182 Sedgwick, Anne Douglas 1873 1935 The Confounding of Camelia Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Confounding of Camelia" by Anne Douglas Sedgwick is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the character Camelia Paton, who returns to her family estate in the country after a successful but disconcerting season in London. As she navigates the expectations and judgments of those around her, particularly concerning her unconventional nature and her family's legacy of quiet respectability, the narrative explores themes of identity, societal norms, and personal ambition. The opening of the novel introduces us to Camelia's background, including her lineage of “good, quiet people” and her father's rebellious spirit that sets her apart. The text paints a vivid picture of the contrast between her vibrant personality and the conservative views of her community in Clievesbury, establishing her as a figure both admired and scrutinized. We learn about her complex relationships, particularly with her mother, Lady Paton, and her childhood friend, Michael Perior, who seems critical yet protective of her. The dynamics in their interactions suggest an underlying tension and potential for deeper connections as Camelia seeks to assert her identity amidst the conformity she despises while also yearning for acceptance. The stage is set for a rich exploration of her character and the relationships in her life as she confronts societal expectations and her own desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41917/41917-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Young women -- Fiction Domestic fiction Cousins -- Fiction Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction PR Text Category: Novels Category: British Literature 494585 2025-08-17T05:13:02.580002 text/html 482572 2024-10-23T13:42:28 text/html 261798 2025-08-17T05:13:07.975029 application/epub+zip 268773 2025-08-17T05:13:03.279014 application/epub+zip 252023 2025-08-17T05:13:02.932013 application/epub+zip 426949 2025-08-17T05:13:12.138029 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388479 2025-08-17T05:13:07.637982 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371595 2022-09-19T07:36:00.522954 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457911 2025-08-17T05:13:01.821017 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 457757 2024-11-27T22:12:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17558 2025-08-17T05:13:12.262959 application/rdf+xml 15481 2025-08-17T05:13:03.013008 image/jpeg 2808 2025-08-17T05:13:02.972009 image/jpeg 254593 2025-08-17T05:13:02.622988 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