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Maria Edgeworth

Maria Edgeworth

1 January 1768 – 22 May 1849

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A prolific Anglo-Irish writer of adults' and children's literature. She was one of the first realist writers in children's literature and was a significant figure in the evolution of the novel in Europe (Wikipedia).

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Humor Literary Fiction Fiction Classics Historical Fiction

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Edgeworth, Maria, Maria, Edgeworth, maria edgeworth, MARIA EDGEWORTH, Maria EDGEWORTH, MARIA. EDGEWORTH, Maria R. Edgeworth, Maria 1767-1849 Edgeworth, Maria 1767-1849 Absentee Edgeworth, Maria (1768-1849) Edgeworth, Maria Maria Edgeworth, Edgeworth Maria, María Edgeworth

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Book cover of Castle Rackrent and Ennui
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Castle Rackrent and Ennui

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is Maria Edgeworth best known for?

    Maria Edgeworth is widely recognized for her pioneering work in children's literature and her significant contributions to the development of the novel, particularly through her realistic portrayal of Irish life and manners.

  • Which Maria Edgeworth books are part of a series?

    Maria Edgeworth's novel "Castle Rackrent" is a standalone work, but she also wrote a collection of stories titled "Tales of Fashionable Life" which features interconnected narratives exploring social customs.