The Young Philosopher
by Charlotte Smith
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In The Young Philosopher, George Delmont embraces an agrarian life and devotes himself to the pursuit of knowledge. But it is George's love Medora Glenmorris and her mother Laura who provide the emotional core of the novel. Contrasting the pain and suffering of individuals with the idealism of the French Revolution and the hope provided by glimpses of life in America, Smith exposes philosophical enlightenment as an ineffective weapon for fighting the widespread corruption of English show more society. The early novels of Charlotte Smith (1749-1806) were precursors of the gothic tradition that came to d show lessTags
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- The Young Philosopher
- Original publication date
- 1798
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