| Author |
Fielding, Henry, 1707-1754 |
| Title |
Amelia — Volume 3
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Amelia — Volume 3" by Henry Fielding is a fictional novel written in the mid-18th century. This volume continues the story of Captain Booth and his virtuous wife, Amelia, exploring themes of love, honor, and societal challenges they face. The complications they encounter arise from misunderstandings and the character of others, particularly surrounding moral dilemmas and the perception of honesty and vice within their community. At the start of this volume, the narrative looks back at recent events to clarify the actions of Dr. Harrison, who has been misled by rumors about Booth and Amelia. As truths surface, Dr. Harrison’s intent to support Booth becomes clear while he grapples with conflicting emotions regarding Amelia, who is struggling with her circumstances. The opening chapters also touch on important interactions among the characters, including humorous dialogues and moral discussions, highlighting the contrasts between honor and societal expectations, particularly in the context of marital fidelity and friendship. The stage is set for misunderstandings and impending drama as Booth must navigate his growing issues while also recognizing the layers of relationships around him. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Married women -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
6097 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 29, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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