A Study Of Maria Edgeworth: , With Notices Of Her Father And Friends (1882)

The book ""A Study of Maria Edgeworth, with Notices of Her Father and Friends"" was written by Grace A. Oliver and was published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of Maria Edgeworth, an influential Irish author from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author provides detailed insights into Edgeworth's personal life, including her upbringing, family background, and relationships with her father and friends. The book includes a thorough analysis of Edgeworth's literary works, including her novels, short stories, and educational writings. The author explores Edgeworth's unique writing style, her use of satire and humor, and her contributions to the development of the novel as a literary form. In addition to discussing Edgeworth's life and works, the book also provides a broader historical and cultural context for her writings. The author examines the political and social climate in Ireland during Edgeworth's lifetime, and how this influenced her writing. The book also includes discussions of other prominent literary figures of the time, including Sir Walter Scott and Jane Austen. Overall, ""A Study of Maria Edgeworth, with Notices of Her Father and Friends"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this important Irish author. It provides a detailed and nuanced analysis of Edgeworth's literary contributions, as well as insights into her personal life and the cultural context in which she lived and wrote.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.