| Author |
Brown, William Hill, 1765-1793 |
| Dubious author |
Morton, Sarah Wentworth, 1759-1846 |
| Editor |
Littlefield, Walter, 1867-1948 |
| LoC No. |
07032316
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| Title |
The power of sympathy: or, The triumph of nature. Founded in truth.
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| Original Publication |
United States: Cupples & Patterson,1894.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page on this work: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Power_of_Sympathy
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| Note |
First published anonymously; 1894 edition was erroneously ascribed to Sarah Wentworth Apthorp Morton.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Power of Sympathy: or, The Triumph of Nature. Founded in Truth." by Mrs. Perez Morton (Sarah Wentworth Apthorp) is a novel written in the late 18th century. This work examines the social issues of its time, particularly focusing on the themes of seduction, virtue, and female education. It sets out to inspire young women with a sense of self-worth while exposing the dire consequences of moral failings, often through the experiences of its characters. The opening of the novel introduces a correspondence between Harrington and his friend Worthy, revealing Harrington's infatuation with a woman named Harriot. Their letters reflect the conflicting emotions related to love, societal expectations, and personal honor. Harrington expresses his affectionate feelings while pondering the nature of love, while Worthy questions the sincerity and depth of Harrington's attachment. Through their exchanges, the groundwork is laid for a deeper exploration of romantic and moral dilemmas, foreshadowing the challenges that both characters and those around them will face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
69250 |
| Release Date |
Oct 28, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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