Tales and Novels — Volume 05: Tales of a Fashionable Life
Tales of a Fashionable Life, written by Maria Edgeworth in the mid-19th century, is a fictional collection that includes the tale 'Manoeuvring.' This narrative centers on Mrs. Eugenia Beaumont, a manipulative widow striving to secure advantageous marriages for her children amidst societal expectations. The story delves into complex family dynamics, revealing tensions and differing views on parenting, particularly through the interactions between Mrs. Beaumont and her children. The work offers a critical examination of the artifice and ambition prevalent in fashionable society of the era.
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