A Simple Story
| Language | en |
|---|---|
| First published | 2007-07-05 |
| Rights | Public domain in the USA. |
| Gutenberg ID | #22002 |
Description
"A Simple Story" by Mrs. Inchbald is a novel published in February 1791. This early "novel of passion" unfolds in two contrasting parts: first, the turbulent romance between spirited heiress Miss Milner and her stern guardian Dorriforth, a Catholic priest released from his vows; then, years later, the story of their rejected daughter Matilda, who must win back her father's love. Through these parallel tales, Inchbald explores the consequences of women's "fashionable" education versus a more balanced approach to learning and virtue. (This is an automatically generated summary.)