Maria Edgeworth
Maria Edgeworth was a prolific Anglo-Irish novelist of adults' and children's literature. She was one of the first realist writers in children's literature and a significant figure in the evolution of the novel in Europe. She held critical views on estate management, politics, and education, and corresponded with some of the leading literary and economic writers, including Sir Walter Scott and David Ricardo. During the first decade of the 19th century she was one of the most widely read novelists in Britain and Ireland. Her name today is most commonly associated with Castle Rackrent, her first novel, in which she adopted an Irish Catholic voice to narrate the dissipation and decline of a family from her own landed Anglo-Irish class.
Practical Education, Volume II
Discover a revolutionary approach to schooling where understanding triumphs over memorization, and learning blossoms through conversation and real-world examples.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 03 Belinda
In a world of high society, a young woman must navigate love, family pressure, and her own beliefs to find her place.
By Maria Edgeworth
Castle Rackrent
Witness the humorous yet tragic unraveling of a once-great family in early 19th century Ireland, as seen through the watchful eyes of their longtime servant.
By Maria Edgeworth
The Absentee
An Irish lord's journey of self-discovery forces him to choose between the glittering world of English high society and the neglected responsibilities of his homeland.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 09
A young boy must confront his deepest fears and societal prejudices as he navigates a world colored by scary stories and the shadow of a mysterious Jewish figure.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 08
In a world of societal expectations and familial duty, watch as tangled relationships and ethical dilemmas create a stage for conflict, honor, and personal sacrifice.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 10 Helen
After her uncle's death reveals a shocking financial disaster, a young woman must confront her grief and find a way to forge her own path, defying the constraints of society.
By Maria Edgeworth
The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children
Orphaned children in old Ireland face challenges and depend on each other to overcome struggles and discover that hard work pays off.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 04
Through a loyal servant's eyes, witness the rise and fall of a family marked by extravagance and misadventure.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 07 Patronage [part 1]
Amidst a raging storm that shipwrecks sailors on their shores, a family's act of kindness toward a rescued diplomat sparks a chain of events that tests their values and ambitions in a society obsessed with status.
By Maria Edgeworth
The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth, Volume 2
Experience early 19th-century Europe through the eyes of a perceptive author as she shares her travels, relationships, and reflections.
By Maria Edgeworth
Practical Education, Volume I
Discover how play can unlock a child's mind and transform early education through exploration and creativity.
By Maria Edgeworth
The Blue Jar Story Book
A child's disappointing choice between a desired pretty object and something practical shows the importance of picking wisely.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 06
Amidst high society's glittering facades, a son grapples with his heritage and family expectations.
By Maria Edgeworth
The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children
In a collection of charming tales, children in rural Ireland discover the value of honesty, hard work, and family as they face dilemmas and unexpected treasures.
By Maria Edgeworth
The Little Dog Trusty; The Orange Man; and the Cherry Orchard; Being the Tenth Part of Early Lessons (1801)
When some curious children come across situations involving honesty, kindness, and good decision making they learn that making good choices leads to a better life.
By Maria Edgeworth
The Bracelets Or, Amiability and Industry Rewarded
In a race for recognition, the true test lies not in winning, but in discovering the value of kindness and humility.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 05 Tales of a Fashionable Life
In a world of wealth and status, a mother pulls strings and guards secrets as she tries to secure her children's futures through marriage.
By Maria Edgeworth
Tales and Novels — Volume 02 Popular Tales
Witness the extraordinary transformation of a mistreated mine worker as he rises from obscurity to become a respected gentleman, guided by compassion and gratitude.
By Maria Edgeworth
Murad the Unlucky, and Other Tales
In a world ruled by fate, two brothers, one seemingly cursed and the other blessed, reveal how misfortune and fortune are intertwined with the choices we make.
By Maria Edgeworth