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Love In Several Masques

Love In Several Masques

Fielding, Henry

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RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1419131540
ISBN13: 9781419131547
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.27 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Love In Several Masques is a novel written by the renowned English author Henry Fielding. The story revolves around the romantic pursuits of the protagonist, Horatio, who is in love with the beautiful and wealthy Emilia. However, Emilia's father, who disapproves of Horatio's social status, arranges for her to marry a rich but unscrupulous suitor named Bellamy.To win Emilia's hand, Horatio disguises himself as a wealthy nobleman and attends a masquerade ball, where he meets and falls in love with another woman, the charming and witty Harriet. As Horatio juggles his feelings for both women, his true identity is eventually revealed, leading to a series of dramatic events and unexpected twists.Fielding's novel is a satirical commentary on the social norms and conventions of 18th-century English society, particularly the rigid class distinctions and the emphasis on wealth and status. The story is also a reflection on the nature of love and the complexities of human relationships.Overall, Love In Several Masques is a witty and entertaining novel that combines romance, humor, and social commentary in a delightful and engaging way.Rattle. Pugh! there's a Rival, indeed! Besides, I am sensible that I am the happy He whom she has chosen out of our whole Sex. She is stark mad in Love, poor Soul! and let me alone when I have made an Impression. I tell yee, Sirs, I have had Opportunities, I have had Encouragements, I have had Kisses and Embraces, Lads; but, mum. Now, if you tell one Word, Devil take me, if ever I trust you with a Secret again.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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