Tales and Novels — Volume 08

Name: Tales and Novels — Volume 08
Author: Maria Edgeworth

By Maria Edgeworth

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The volume completes a domestic novel about social standing, reconciliation, and the fallout from suspected infidelities, following characters as they negotiate marriage, inheritance, and public reputation. It adds short comic dramas that lampoon legal formalities and fashionable pretensions, and a series of letters that probe private feeling and moral choice. Together the pieces examine patronage and class anxieties, the tension between sincere affection and ambition, and the ways family influence and public scandal shape individual destiny, blending realistic social scenes with moral reflection and satirical observation.

About the Author

Maria Edgeworth

Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) was an Anglo-Irish writer known for her contributions to the development of the novel and for her insightful explorations of social issues. Her most famous work, "Castle Rackrent," is often regarded as one of the first historical novels in English, offering a vivid portrayal of Irish society through the eyes of a servant. Edgeworth's writing is characterized by its moral complexity and keen observations of human behavior, as seen in her various collections of tales and novels, such as "Belinda" and "Murad the Unlucky, and Other Tales." In addition to fiction, she also wrote extensively on education, advocating for practical approaches to learning.