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Informationen zum Autor 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. Klappentext Maria Edgeworth's first published work (1795), presenting a staunch defence of women's education in a dramatic series of fictionalised letters. Zusammenfassung Letters for Literary Ladies (1795) is the first publication of Maria Edgeworth! one of bestselling authors of the early nineteenth century and an eloquent advocate of female education. These fictional letters illustrate the benefits of an education founded on reason and the consequences of an education founded on pleasing others. Inhaltsverzeichnis Letter from a gentleman to his friend, upon the birth of a daughter, with the answer; Letters of Julia and Caroline; Essay on the noble science of self-justification.
