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“mary brunton”

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  • Discipline

    by Mary Brunton ...
    I was wayward, bold, and wild; A self-willed imp; a grandame's child; But, half a plague and half a jest, Was still endured, beloved, carest. Walter Scott I have heard it remarked, that he who writes his own history ought to possess Irish humour, Scotch prudence, and English sincerity;—the first, that his work may be read; the second that it may be read without injury to himself; the third, that ... Read more

    $8.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Discipline

    by Mary Brunton ...
    The novel revolves around the life of Catherine Douglas, a young woman who marries Henry Arnold, a wealthy and charming man. Initially, Catherine's marriage appears to be ideal, but she soon discovers that Henry has a volatile and controlling temperament. He becomes increasingly abusive towards Catherine, both emotionally and physically, which isolates her from her family and friends.Despite her ... Read more

    $1.33 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Self-control A Novel

    by Mary Brunton ...
    The plot centers around the protagonist, Laura Montreville, who faces various trials and challenges that test her resolve and principles. Through Laura's journey, the novel examines societal expectations, the role of women, and the importance of self-control in navigating personal and social relationships.Mary Brunton's "Self-Control" was well-received during its time and is notable for its ... Read more

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  • Self-control (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Novel

    by Mary Brunton, Fiona Wethermere ...
    Mary Brunton's Self-Control (1811) is a courtship novel of moral trial, tracing Laura Montreville's effort to preserve religious principle and personal integrity against the seductive, coercive attentions of Colonel Hargrave. Written in a heightened yet disciplined sentimental style, the novel blends psychological introspection, melodramatic adventure, and evangelical moral seriousness. It belongs ... Read more

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  • Self-control

    Enriched edition. A Novel

    by Mary Brunton, Peter Boyd ...
    Mary Brunton's "Self-Control" is a profound exploration of personal virtue and moral integrity set against the backdrop of early 19th-century social mores. The novel intricately weaves the story of its protagonist, Laura, whose struggles with temptation and societal expectations unfold in a rich, didactic style reflective of the sentimental literature of the period. Brunton's prose deftly balances ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Discipline (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. Scottish moral fiction of romantic duty, a woman's conflicts, and societal expectations in 19th‑century Britain

    by Mary Brunton, Bennett Stanhope, Camila Reid ...
    First published in 1814, Discipline traces the rigorous moral education of a charming but vain heroine whose downfall begins with fashionable triumphs and proceeds through loss of fortune, social mortification, enforced labor, and even a harrowing interval of blindness. Cast between metropolitan salons and the Scottish Highlands, the novel's confessional first-person design fuses sentimental ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Self-Control (Summarized Edition)

    Enriched edition. A Romantic-era journey through 19th-century Scotland, exploring female virtue, moral dilemmas, emotional introspection, and personal agency

    by Mary Brunton, Bennett Stanhope, Camila Reid ...
    Self-Control (1811) follows Laura Montreville, a principled young woman whose piety and rational self-command are tested by poverty, filial duty, and the predatory attentions of a libertine. Brunton fuses domestic realism with evangelical didacticism, setting London sociability and Scottish quietude against melodramatic peril that presses virtue to its limits. Her polished, reflective narration ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD

  • Discipline (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Regency Tale of Women's Moral Education, Christian Self-Reform, and the Trials of Pride and Humility

    by Mary Brunton, Fiona Wethermere ...
    Mary Brunton's Discipline (1814) is a morally serious novel of education, tracing the chastening of Ellen Percy from privilege, vanity, and emotional impulsiveness toward Christian self-command. Written in the tradition of the conduct novel yet enriched by psychological observation, it combines domestic realism, sentimental intensity, and Evangelical moral reflection. Its narrative of fall, trial, ... Read more

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  • Discipline

    Enriched edition. Love, Duty, and Societal Norms in a 19th-Century Scottish Classic

    by Mary Brunton, Bennett Stanhope ...
    In "Discipline," Mary Brunton delves into the tumultuous interplay of virtue, choice, and societal pressures within the lives of her protagonists. Set against the backdrop of early 19th-century England, the narrative intertwines moral philosophy and romance, encapsulating the era's struggles with gender roles and personal agency. Brunton's literary style exemplifies the values of the period, using ... Read more

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  • Self-control

    Enriched edition. A Novel

    by Mary Brunton, Bennett Stanhope ...
    Mary Brunton's "Self-Control" is a captivating exploration of the moral and psychological struggles of its protagonist, Editha. Brunton's prose is marked by a blend of elegant language and penetrating insight, set against the backdrop of early 19th-century Britain, where societal expectations shape personal choices. The novel intricately delves into themes of female agency, societal pressures, and ... Read more

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  • Audiobook

    Self-control: A Novel (Unabridged)

    by MARY BRUNTON ...
    Narrated by Fred Johnson ...

    Unabridged

    18 hours 41 min

    Laura Montreville is a well-born and religious girl, brought up in Scotland by her widowed father. She is pursued by Colonel Hargrave, a libertine, who makes an offer of marriage which Laura, not knowing any better, declines at first, saying she will marry him in two years time if he reforms his wicked ways. The book follows the fortunes of Laura, who suffers impoverishment, illness and ... Read more

    $6.29 CAD

  • Audiobook

    Self-Control (UNABRIDGED)

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    by MARY BRUNTON ...
    Narrated by Joseph Reihl, John Wolfe, Michael Vance, Deborah Emerson ...

    Unabridged

    18 hours 3 min

    The author: "This little tale was begun at first merely for my own amusement. It is published that I may reconcile my conscience to the time which it has employed, by making it in some degree useful. Let not the term so implied provoke a smile! If my book is read, its uses to the author are obvious. Nor is a work of fiction necessarily unprofitable to the readers." Jane Austen comments about this ... Read more

    $6.29 CAD