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Title: The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1
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Summary: "The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1" by Maria Edgeworth is a biographical collection stemming from the early 19th century. The book explores the life and experiences of Maria Edgeworth, a significant figure in Irish literature, through a compilation of her letters, showcasing her character, domestic life, and reflections on her education and society. It also covers her familial relations and offers insights into her upbringing and the influences that shaped her literary contributions. At the start of the work, the preface sets the scene for Maria Edgeworth’s life as an ordinary yet meaningful existence intertwined with her family dynamics, particularly the influence of her father, Richard Lovell Edgeworth. The narrative begins with an overview of the Edgeworth family history, detailing their connections, domestic joys, and the educational methods introduced by Richard Edgeworth. The opening letters introduce readers to Maria's candid reflections on her education, her familial relationships, and her foray into writing stories for children, emphasizing her nurturing disposition and astute observations of the world around her. The early passages highlight not only her development but also the educational philosophies that underpinned her later works, setting the stage for her prominence in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849
Editor: Hare, Augustus J. C. (Augustus John Cuthbert), 1834-1903
EBook No.: 8825
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 336
Language: English
Subject: Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849
Subject: Novelists, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1
Credits: E-text prepared by Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 1" by Maria Edgeworth is a biographical collection stemming from the early 19th century. The book explores the life and experiences of Maria Edgeworth, a significant figure in Irish literature, through a compilation of her letters, showcasing her character, domestic life, and reflections on her education and society. It also covers her familial relations and offers insights into her upbringing and the influences that shaped her literary contributions. At the start of the work, the preface sets the scene for Maria Edgeworth’s life as an ordinary yet meaningful existence intertwined with her family dynamics, particularly the influence of her father, Richard Lovell Edgeworth. The narrative begins with an overview of the Edgeworth family history, detailing their connections, domestic joys, and the educational methods introduced by Richard Edgeworth. The opening letters introduce readers to Maria's candid reflections on her education, her familial relationships, and her foray into writing stories for children, emphasizing her nurturing disposition and astute observations of the world around her. The early passages highlight not only her development but also the educational philosophies that underpinned her later works, setting the stage for her prominence in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849
Editor: Hare, Augustus J. C. (Augustus John Cuthbert), 1834-1903
EBook No.: 8825
Published: Sep 1, 2005
Downloads: 336
Language: English
Subject: Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849
Subject: Novelists, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.