MARIA EDGEWORTH - Books and biography

Belinda is an 1801 novel by the Anglo-Irish writer Maria Edgeworth. The novel was considered controversial in its day for its depiction of an interracial marriage. Belinda is a young lady who lives with...

Helen tells the story of a young orphan, Helen Stanley, whose guardian, Dean Stanley, has squandered his fortune and left Helen without means of support. She is forced to take up residence with the local...

Patronage provides a fascinating glimpse into the society of the time, from the aristocracy and ballrooms of London to the life of a young doctor or lawyer on the make. The story centers on two families,...

The author has taken a serious subject in the history of Ireland and as always masterfully presented it in a funny, ironic and entertaining way. This historical novel is a story of four generations of...

Maria Edgeworth's 'Castle Rackrent' is a pioneering work of the early Irish novel, characterized by its satirical and comedic depiction of the decline of the Irish aristocracy. Through the story of the...

With her satire on Anglo-Irish landlords in Castle Rackrent (1800), Maria Edgeworth pioneered the regional novel and inspired Sir Walter Scott's Waverley (1814). Politically risky, stylistically innovative,...

Just before coming of age, Lord Colambre, the sensitive hero of the novel, finds that his mother Lady Clonbrony's attempts to buy her way into the high society of London are only ridiculed, while his...

The lively comedy of this novel in which a young woman comes of age amid the distractions and temptations of London high society belies the challenges it poses to the conventions of courtship, the dependence...

Lord Colambre can see that his pretentious mother’s social ambitions earn her nothing but contempt from London’s fashionable society. And it’s come to his attention that his father’s finances have suffered...

Faithful family employee Thady Quirk recounts the decline, over four generations, of the Rackrent family. Through gambling, hapless litigation, and general extravagance the Rackrent’s ruin is accomplished,...

The shiftless Lord Glenthorn has money and a title but suffers from ennui—from boredom. When it is revealed to him that he is not, in fact, an Anglo-Irish earl, but the peasant Christy O’Donoghoe, he...

Maria Edgeworth's novel 'Patronage' is a seminal work in 19th-century English literature, exploring the complex intersection of class, politics, and personal relationships. Written in a detailed and realistic...

Maria Edgeworth's novel 'Belinda' is a seminal work of 18th-century English literature that explores themes of gender roles, social class, and morality. Written in a witty and satirical style, the novel...

In 'The Bracelets. Or, Amiability and Industry Rewarded' by Maria Edgeworth, readers are taken on a journey of moral lessons and character development. The book is written in a didactic style, commonly...

Maria Edgeworth was a prolific Anglo-Irish writer of adults' and children's literature. She was one of the first realist writers in children's literature and was a significant figure in the evolution...

In 'Richard Lovell Edgeworth: A Selection From His Memoirs,' readers are presented with a vibrant tapestry of narratives that explore the multifaceted life and intellectual pursuits of Richard Lovell...

Practical Education (Vol.1&2) edited by Maria Edgeworth and Richard Lovell Edgeworth offers an enlightening exploration into the realms of educational theory and child development through an array...

"Practical Education" is an educational treatise written by Maria Edgeworth and her father Richard Lovell Edgeworth. It is a comprehensive theory of education that combines the ideas of philosophers John...

In 'Richard Lovell Edgeworth: A Selection From His Memoirs', readers are bestowed with a meticulously curated anthology that breathes life into the late 18th and early 19th centuries through the extensive...

This book contains 25 short stories from 5 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the critic August Nemo, in a collection that will please the literature...

The 'Regency Romance - Ultimate Collection' offers a comprehensive exploration of the transformative period in English literature, characterized by its rich diversity of narrative styles and themes. This...

The Greatest Regency Romance Novels anthology offers readers an unparalleled journey through the varied landscapes of love, society, and morality that characterized the Regency period. Curated with exceptional...

The Greatest Regency Romance Novels anthology unites the pivotal voices of a dynamic period in literature, underlining the diversity and depth of the Regency eras narrative artistry. Its collection presents...

In times when the constraining customs and public scrutiny prevailed, there were still female writers who wrote about the true nature of woman's passion. e-artnow presents to you the authentic regency...

This book contains70 short storiesfrom 10 classic, prize-winning and noteworthy authors. The stories were carefully selected by the criticAugust Nemo, in a collection that will please theliterature lovers....

The 'Regency Romance Novels - Book Set' is an extraordinary collection that bridges the gap between classic literature and the romantic nuances of the Regency era, spanning across continents and encapsulating...

The 'Regency Romance Novels - Book Set' is a comprehensive anthology that immerses readers in the richness and variety of literary styles characterizing the Regency era, alongside moments of poignant...

E-artnow presents to you this meticulously edited collection of the greatest Regency Romance novels. A book set of the most glamourous and thrilling stories of all time, ranging in content from love,...

The Greatest Historical Novels of All Time presents an unprecedented collection that traverses the expansive terrains of historical fiction, weaving through the tapestries of different epochs and societies....

Love & Passion Through The Ages (Historical Novels Boxed-Set) offers a panoramic view of the intricate dance between love and passion, as showcased through an array of historical lenses by a venerable...