The Power of Sympathy
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The Power of Sympathy

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The Power of Sympathy

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The Power of Sympathy (1789) is a novel by American author William Hill Brown. Considered the first American novel, The Power of Sympathy is a work of sentimental fiction which explores the lessons of the Enlightenment on the virtues of rational thought. A story of forbidden romance, seduction, and incest, Brown's novel is based on the real-life scandal of Perez Morton and Fanny Apthorp, a New England brother- and sister-in-law who struck up an affair that ended in suicide and infamy. Inspired by their tragedy, and hoping to write a novel which captured the need for rational education in the newly formed United States of America, Brown wrote and published The Power of Sympathy anonymously in Boston. The novel, narrated in a series of letters, is the story of Thomas Harrington. He falls for the local beauty Harriot Fawcet, initially hoping to make her his mistress. But when she rejects him, his friend Jack Worthy suggests that he attempt to court and then propose to her, which is the honorable and lawful choice. Thomas' overly sentimental mind is persuaded by Jack's unflinching reason, and so he decides to pursue Harriot once more. This time, he is successful, and the two eventually become engaged, but their happiness soon fades when Mrs. Eliza Holmes, a family friend of the Harringtons, reveals the true nature of Harriot's identity. As the secrets of Mr. Harringtonā€”Thomas' fatherā€”are revealed, the couple are forced to choose between the morals and laws of society and the passionate love they share. The Power of Sympathy is a moving work of tragedy and romance with a pointed message about the need for education in the recently founded United States. Despite borrowing from the British and European traditions of sentimental fiction and the epistolary novel, Brown's work is a distinctly American masterpiece worthy of our continued respect and attention. This edition of William Hill Brown's The Power of Sympathy is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.

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Publisher
Mint Editions
Year
2021
ISBN
9781513273679
Topic
Literature
Subtopic
Classics
Index
Literature

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Dedication
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. Letter I. Harrington to Worthy
  8. Letter II. Worthy to Harrington
  9. Letter III. Harrington to Worthy
  10. Letter IV. Miss Harriot Fawcet to Miss Myra Harrington
  11. Letter V. Miss Myra Harrington to Mrs. Holmes
  12. Letter VI. Harrington to Worthy
  13. Letter VII. Mrs. Holmes to Miss Harrington
  14. Letter VIII. Worthy to Harrington
  15. Letter IX. Harrington to Worthy
  16. Letter X. Worthy to Myra
  17. Letter XI. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  18. Letter XII. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  19. Letter XIII. Worthy to Myra
  20. Letter XIV. Harrington to Worthy
  21. Letter XV. Harrington to Worthy
  22. Letter XVI. Harrington to Worthy
  23. Letter XVII. Harrington to Worthy
  24. Letter XVIII. Harrington to Worthy
  25. Letter XIX. Harrington to Harriot
  26. Letter XX. Harrington to Harriot
  27. Letter XXI. Harriot to Myra
  28. Letter XXII. Harriot to Myra
  29. Letter XXIII. Harriot to Myra
  30. Letter XXIV. Harriot to Myra
  31. Letter XXV. Myra to Harriot
  32. Letter XXVI. Myra to Mrs. Holmes
  33. Letter XXVII. Worthy to Myra
  34. Letter XXVIII. Worthy to Myra
  35. Letter XXIX. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  36. Letter XXX. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  37. Letter XXXI. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  38. Letter XXXII. Harrington to Worthy
  39. Letter XXXIII. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  40. Letter XXXIV. Harrington to Worthy
  41. Letter XXXV. Myra to Mrs. Holmes
  42. Letter XXXVI. Harrington to Worthy
  43. Letter XXXVII. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  44. Letter XXXVIII. Myra to Mrs. Holmes
  45. Letter XXXIX. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  46. Letter XL. Mrs. Holmes to Myra
  47. Letter XLI. Harrington to Worthy
  48. Letter XLII. The Hon. Mr. Harrington to the Rev. Mr. Holmes
  49. Letter XLIII. The Hon. Mr. Harrington to the Rev. Mr. Holmes
  50. Letter XLIV. Harrington to Worthy
  51. Letter XLV. Myra to Mrs. Holmes
  52. Letter XLVI. Harrington to Worthy
  53. Letter XLVII. Harrington to Worthy
  54. Letter XLVIII. Harrington to Worthy
  55. Letter XLIX. The Hon. Mr. Harrington to the Rev. Mr. Holmes
  56. Letter L. Harriot to Harrington
  57. Letter LI. Myra to Mrs. Holmes
  58. Letter LII. Harrington to Worthy
  59. Letter LIII. Harrington to Worthy
  60. Letter LIV. Harrington to Worthy
  61. Letter LV. Harrington to Worthy
  62. Letter LVI. Harrington to Worthy
  63. Letter LVII. Harrington to Worthy
  64. Letter LVIII. Worthy to Harrington
  65. Letter LIX. Harrington to Worthy
  66. Letter LX. Harrington to Worthy
  67. Letter LXI. Worthy to Harrington
  68. Letter LXII. Harrington to Worthy
  69. Letter LXIII. Worthy to Mrs. Holmes
  70. Letter LXIV. Harrington to Worthy
  71. Letter LXV. Worthy to Mrs. Holmes
  72. A Note About the Author
  73. A Note from the Publisher