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The Life And Letters Of Maria Edgeworth, Vol. 2

The Life And Letters Of Maria Edgeworth, Vol. 2

Maria Edgeworth

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781419169373
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The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth Volume 2 is a biographical book written by Maria Edgeworth, an Irish novelist and writer. The book is a compilation of letters and personal accounts of Maria Edgeworth’s life, written by herself and her family members. The second volume covers the later years of her life, from 1820 to 1849, and includes her travels, friendships, and literary pursuits. The book provides an intimate look into the life of a prominent female writer in the 19th century, as well as her relationships with other writers and intellectuals of her time. It also sheds light on the social and political climate of Ireland during this period. The Life and Letters of Maria Edgeworth Volume 2 is a valuable resource for those interested in Irish literature, women’s history, and the cultural and intellectual history of the 19th century.Lady Lansdowne’s reception of us was most cordial. She had been out walking, and came to us only half dressed, with a shawl thrown over her. Lord Lansdowne is at Bath, at an agricultural meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Ord and their son, an Eton youth, are here; Lady Elizabeth and Captain Fielding--he is very gentlemanlike and agreeable; Mr. Hallam; the two Mr. Smiths, whom you remember, and Mr. Fazakerley--very clever; and best of all, Miss Vernon and Miss Fox: she introduced to Fanny and Harriet her niece, Miss Fox, very handsome and agreeable--not come out.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.

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