| Author |
Cambon, Madame de (Maria Geertruida van de Werken) |
| Translator |
Wollstonecraft, Mary, 1759-1797 |
| Title |
Young Grandison, volume 2 (of 2)
A series of letters from young persons to their friends
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: J. Johnson,1790.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"Young Grandison, Volume 2 (of 2)" by Madame de Cambon is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work features a series of letters exchanged between characters, notably William and Charles Grandison, exploring themes of friendship, duty to family, and moral character. The letters not only convey personal reflections but also depict the social and moral dilemmas the characters face, giving insight into their values and the era's expectations. The opening portion introduces us to William, who expresses his joyous return to his mother after a long absence and shares tender moments with his family. Meanwhile, Charles reflects on his experiences and the emotional challenges of navigating duties and friendships. The letters reveal their strong familial bonds and values of kindness, honesty, and responsibility. William's correspondence highlights his thoughtful nature and contemplations on prudence and affection, while Charles grapples with his moral compass in various social situations. This exchange sets the stage for deeper character development and the exploration of societal norms as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BJ: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Ethics, Social usages, Etiquette, Religion
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| Subject |
Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature
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| Subject |
Epistolary fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69736 |
| Release Date |
Jan 7, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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