Castle Rackrent - Softcover

Edgeworth, Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1421804719 ISBN 13: 9781421804712

Verlag: 1st World Library - Literary Society, 2005

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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - The story of the Edgeworth Family, if it were properly told, should be as long as the ARABIAN NIGHTS themselves; the thousand and one cheerful intelligent members of the circle, the amusing friends and relations, the charming surroundings, the cheerful hospitable home, all go to make up an almost unique history of a county family of great parts and no little character. The Edgeworths were people of good means and position, and their rental, we are told, amounted to nearly L3000 a year. At one time there was some talk of a peerage for Mr. Edgeworth, but he was considered too independent for a peerage. The family tradition seems to have been unconven-tional and spirited always. There are records still extant in the present Mr. Edgeworth's possession, - papers of most wonderful vitality for parchment, - where you may read passionate remonstrances and adjurations from great-grandfathers to great-great-grandfathers, and where great-great-grandmothers rush into the discussion with vehement spelling and remonstrance, and make matters no better by their interference.

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Maria Edgeworth was an Irish novelist and educationalist, born in 1768, she is best known for her contributions to children's literature and her novels that explore social issues and moral themes, particularly in works like ""Tales and Novels."" This collection includes stories designed to impart moral lessons through engaging narratives, showcasing her belief in the importance of education and character development. Edgeworth's writing is characterized by its realism, wit, and keen observation of human behavior. Her most notable works, such as ""Castle Rackrent,"" employ innovative narrative techniques that reflect the complexities of Irish society. She often focused on themes of gender roles and the moral responsibilities of individuals within their communities. In addition to fiction, Edgeworth wrote essays on education and social reform, advocating for improved educational opportunities, especially for women. Her influence extended beyond her lifetime, and she remains an important figure in both Irish and British literature, celebrated for her insights into character and society.

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• Verlag: 1st World Library - Literary Society
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2005
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1421804719
• ISBN 13: 9781421804712
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 164
• Herausgeber: 1st World Library, 1stworld Library
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