Patronage - format ePub

In "Patronage," Maria Edgeworth intricately weaves themes of social and personal relationships against the backdrop of early 19th-century British society. The novel employs a realist literary style, characterized...

"Maria Edgeworth was one of the most popular writers of her time, a sharp and witty observer of society manners, and a favorite author for Jane Austen. “Ormond,” published in 1817, is a “coming-of-age”...

One of the most inspired chronicles written in English was the verdict of William Butler Yeats on the novel Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth which was first published in 1800. It is recognised as the...

Maria Edgeworth's "Belinda" is a rich tapestry of early 19th-century social commentary, deftly woven with intricate character studies and moral dilemmas. The novel centers around the eponymous protagonist,...

In her novel "Helen," Maria Edgeworth navigates the intricate interplay of personal development and moral philosophy, offering readers a profound exploration of female empowerment in the early 19th century....

Thady Quirk, devoted steward to the decaying estate of the Rackrent family, narrates a riotous story of four generations of a dying dynasty in Castle Rackrent (1800). Thady will defend his masters to...

In 'Leonora' by Maria Edgeworth, the reader is transported into the world of 18th-century England, where the characters grapple with moral dilemmas and societal expectations. Edgeworth's writing style...

Welcome to the Essential Novelists book series, were we present to you the best works of remarkable authors. For this book, the literary critic August Nemo has chosen the two most important and meaningful...

Faithful family employee Thady Quirk recounts the decline, over four generations, of the Rackrent family. Through gambling, hapless litigation, and general extravagance the Rackrent’s ruin is accomplished,...

Castle Rackrent Maria Edgeworth - "Castle Rackrent" is a classic novel written by British writer Maria Edgeworth. Published in 1800, "Castle Rackrent" is thought to be both the first historical novel...

In the quaint countryside of England, a young woman named Helen finds herself at a crossroads. With her father's sudden death, she is left alone and vulnerable, her future uncertain. As she navigates...

The lively comedy of this novel in which a young woman comes of age amid the distractions and temptations of London high society belies the challenges it poses to the conventions of courtship, the dependence...

With her satire on Anglo-Irish landlords in Castle Rackrent (1800), Maria Edgeworth pioneered the regional novel and inspired Sir Walter Scott's Waverley (1814). Politically risky, stylistically innovative,...

In "The Bracelets. Or, Amiability and Industry Rewarded," Maria Edgeworth deftly weaves a narrative that explores themes of virtue, personal growth, and social morality through the lives of her characters....

In 'Helen', Maria Edgeworth weaves a rich narrative tapestry that explores the complexities of female education and moral development in early 19th-century England. Through the character of Helen, Edgeworth...

Contes de l'enfance est un recueil de contes écrits par Maria Edgeworth, puis traduits et réunis sous ce titre par Armand Le François en 1891. Contes du recueil Le Pigeon blanc Le Pommier La Fausse Clef...

Le roman l'Absent, ou La Famille irlandaise à Londres est l'une des Scènes de la vie du grand monde et un des Contes irlandais de Maria Edgeworth écrit en 1812. C'est le récit de la vie d'une famille...

L'Ennui - est un roman de la romancière anglo-irlandaise Maria Edgeworth, publié pour la première fois en 1809. Présentation | Le jeune comte de Glenthorn vit une vie d'indolence luxueuse, entachée seulement...

Les "Contes de l'adolescence choisis de Miss Edgeworth" présentent une anthologie d'histoires destinées à la jeunesse, mêlant instruction morale et divertissement narratif. Écrites dans un style clair...

Lord Glenthorn is bored and lacking oomph. But before you feel sorry for him, it is worth knowing that he has a pile of money, a grand title, estates in England and Ireland and no stress. That is until...

It is 'Downton Abbey' meets 'Succession' - but in the 18th century. Four generations of heirs to the Rackrent estate in Ireland are shown to have unique talents for mismanaging it. The careless big spender...

Maria Edgeworth’s Ormond tells the story of Harry Ormond, a destitute orphan sent to live with his guardian’s wealthy cousin, King Corny, after his involvement in a nearly fatal shooting. Ormond travels...

When Belinda Portman, an accomplished and gentle young woman, is sent to live with the witty and charming Lady Delacour, the two quickly develop a close and affectionate bond. With Lady Delacour’s support,...

The shiftless Lord Glenthorn has money and a title but suffers from ennui—from boredom. When it is revealed to him that he is not, in fact, an Anglo-Irish earl, but the peasant Christy O’Donoghoe, he...

Lord Colambre can see that his pretentious mother’s social ambitions earn her nothing but contempt from London’s fashionable society. And it’s come to his attention that his father’s finances have suffered...

Just before coming of age, Lord Colambre, the sensitive hero of the novel, finds that his mother Lady Clonbrony's attempts to buy her way into the high society of London are only ridiculed, while his...

In "Castle Rackrent," Maria Edgeworth presents a pioneering work of the historical novel genre, seamlessly intertwining elements of social commentary and satire within the fabric of Ireland's colonial...

Maria Edgeworth's "Castle Rackrent" stands as a seminal work in the burgeoning genre of the novel, exemplifying the blend of realism and satire in early 19th-century literature. Composed in 1800, the...

In "The Parent's Assistant; Or, Stories for Children," Maria Edgeworth crafts a collection of didactic tales intricately woven with moral lessons and practical wisdom aimed at young readers. The narratives...

In her novel "Belinda," Maria Edgeworth intricately weaves a narrative that explores the intersection of gender, society, and individual desire in early 19th-century England. The story follows the titular...

“At once a scholar’s homage to The Iliad and startlingly original work of art by an incredibly talented new novelist….A book I could not put down.”—Ann Patchett“Mary Renault lives again!” declares Emma...

The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble,...

A burned-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armour - the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop - in this charming slice of romance...

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Can the perfect village save the perfect wedding? INCLUDES EXCLUSIVE EXTRACT FROM A POSTCARD FROM ITALY Cher, the landlady of the Duck & Puddle...

An enchanting collection containing books four, five, and six of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels—Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, with...

Now a movie starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, USA Today bestselling author Sally Thorne’s hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love.Nemesis (n.) 1)...

When the owner of the local flower shop in Rome, Kentucky, makes a questionable agreement with a tattooed bad boy, a delightful friends-to-lovers romance begins to bloom - from the author of When in Rome...

THE INSPIRATION FOR HBO AND SKY TV’S EMMY NOMINATED HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. Centuries before A Game of Thrones, an even greater game began, one that set the skies alight with dragon...

My plan was perfect. My friend needed a date, and my brother's best friend was single. Problem solved.Until I saw Jaeger for the first time in years, and sparks flew in the wrong direction.Jaeger has...

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A forbidden, secret affair proves that all's fair in love and science - from Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Ali Hazelwood. Rue Siebert might not have it all, but she has enough: a...

2 March 1810 . . . Today, I fell in love.At the age of ten, Miranda Cheever showed no signs of Great Beauty. And even at ten, Miranda learned to accept the expectations society held for her—until the...

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Is it ever too late to leave the friend zone? Friends-to-lovers TikTok sensation, The Cheat Sheet, is the rom-com that has readers laughing and rooting for these lovable best friends from the first page!...

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The hauntingly prophetic classic novel. Over 1 million copies sold in the UK. Guy Montag is a fireman. His job is to burn books, which are forbidden, being...

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