¿Qué te queda por desear cuando ya lo tienes todo?El conde  de Glenthorn fallece dejando a su heredero su título y una enorme fortuna. El joven conde se entrega sin medida a las diversiones y vicios...

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...

Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth Castle Rackrent is a short novel by Maria Edgeworth published in 1800. Unlike many of her other novels, which were heavily "edited" by her father, Richard Lovell Edgeworth,...

Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849), one of the most celebrated authors of her day both in Ireland and England, is best known for her novels 'Castle Rackrent' (1800) and 'The Absentee' (1812). A contemporary...

Forester was the son of an English gentleman, who had paid some attention to his education, but who had some singularities of opinion, which probably influenced him in his conduct toward his children....

Forester was the son of an English gentleman, who had paid some attention to his education, but who had some singularities of opinion, which probably influenced him in his conduct toward his children....

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...

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,...

Maria Edgeworth's 'Helen' is a captivating novel that delves into the themes of family, duty, and the struggle between tradition and personal desire. Written in the early 19th century, 'Helen' showcases...

Maria Edgeworth's novel, Patronage, published in 1814, captures the social and political landscape of early 19th-century Britain. Through its exploration of themes such as class, gender, and patronage,...

Maria Edgeworth's novel 'Belinda' explores themes of gender roles, social class, and love through the story of a young woman navigating the complexities of English society. Written in the late 18th century,...

Maria Edgeworth's novel 'Patronage' is a compelling exploration of the intersections of class, gender, and power in early 19th-century England. The book follows the struggles of the protagonist, Lord...

Maria Edgeworth's 'Belinda' is a poignant and captivating novel set in late 18th century England, exploring themes of love, marriage, and social class. Through the experiences of the protagonist, Belinda...

Maria Edgeworth's novel 'Helen' is a compelling work that delves into the complexities of family relationships, societal expectations, and personal growth. Set in early 19th century England, the book...

Just before coming of age, Lord Colambre, the young 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 father,...

La Biblioteca Clàssica del Núvol us presenta Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849), una autora irlandesa desconeguda a casa nostra i que fins ara no havia estat mai traduïda al català. Jane Austen l'admirava de...

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful...

In 'Leonora' by Maria Edgeworth, the reader is transported into the world of 18th-century England, where the characters grapple with moral dilemmas and societal expectations. Edgeworth's writing style...

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...

Lord Glenthorn is bored and lacking oomph. But before you feel sorry for him, it is worth knowing that he has a pile of money, a grand title, estates in England and Ireland and no stress.That is until...

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...

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...

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...

Maria Edgeworth's 'Leonora' is a significant work that delves into the societal norms and expectations of the time, highlighting the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Written in the early 19th...

Patronage was among the first novels with a thesis and as such, it opened the way for Sir Walter Scott's historical novels.In the novel, Edgeworth focuses on and scrupulously explores the various types...

The Absentee is a novel by Maria Edgeworth, published in 1812 in Tales of Fashionable Life, that expresses the systemic evils of the absentee landlord class of Anglo-Irish and the desperate condition...

It is 'Downton Abbey' meets 'Succession' - but in the 18th century.Four generations of heirs to the Rackrent estate in Ireland are shown to have unique talents for mismanaging it.The careless big spender...

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...

The Absentee is a novel by Maria Edgeworth, published in 1812 in Tales of Fashionable Life, that expresses the systemic evils of the absentee landlord class of Anglo-Irish and the desperate condition...