Tales and Novels — Volume 02 By: Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849)
Tales and Novels - Volume 02 by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of stories that delve into various social issues and human emotions. The tales are well-written and engaging, with characters that come to life on the pages. Edgeworth's writing style is both charming and thought-provoking, as she skillfully weaves together themes of morality, class, and relationships. Each story offers a unique perspective and leaves the reader pondering the complexities of human nature. One of the standout aspects of this collection is Edgeworth's ability to create nuanced and relatable characters. Whether it's a young girl struggling to navigate societal expectations or a father torn between duty and love, the characters in these tales are fleshed out and multi-dimensional. Overall, Tales and Novels - Volume 02 is a captivating read that showcases Maria Edgeworth's talent as a storyteller. Fans of classic literature and moral tales will appreciate the depth and insight found in this collection. First Page: TALES AND NOVELS MARIA EDGEWORTH. VOL. II. POPULAR TALES. 1857. PREFACE. Some author says, that a good book needs no apology; and, as a preface is usually an apology, a book enters into the world with a better grace without one. I, however, appeal to those readers who are not gluttons, but epicures, in literature, whether they do not wish to see the bill of fare? I appeal to monthly critics, whether a preface that gives a view of the pretensions of the writer is not a good thing? The author may overvalue his subject, and very naturally may overrate the manner in which it is treated; but still he will explain his views, and facilitate the useful and necessary art which the French call reading with the thumb . We call this hunting a book , a term certainly invented by a sportsman. I leave the reader to choose which he pleases, whilst I lay before him the contents and design of these volumes. Burke supposes that there are eighty thousand readers in Great Britain, nearly one hundredth part of its inhabitants! Out of these we may calculate that ten thousand are nobility, clergy, or gentlemen of the learned professions. Of seventy thousand readers which remain, there are many who might be amused and instructed by books which were not professedly adapted to the classes that have been enumerated... Continue reading book >>

Tales and Novels — Volume 02 By: Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849)

Tales and Novels - Volume 02 by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of stories that delve into various social issues and human emotions. The tales are well-written and engaging, with characters that come to life on the pages.

Edgeworth's writing style is both charming and thought-provoking, as she skillfully weaves together themes of morality, class, and relationships. Each story offers a unique perspective and leaves the reader pondering the complexities of human nature.

One of the standout aspects of this collection is Edgeworth's ability to create nuanced and relatable characters. Whether it's a young girl struggling to navigate societal expectations or a father torn between duty and love, the characters in these tales are fleshed out and multi-dimensional.

Overall, Tales and Novels - Volume 02 is a captivating read that showcases Maria Edgeworth's talent as a storyteller. Fans of classic literature and moral tales will appreciate the depth and insight found in this collection.

First Page:

TALES AND NOVELS

MARIA EDGEWORTH.

VOL. II. POPULAR TALES.

1857.

PREFACE.

Some author says, that a good book needs no apology; and, as a preface is usually an apology, a book enters into the world with a better grace without one. I, however, appeal to those readers who are not gluttons, but epicures, in literature, whether they do not wish to see the bill of fare? I appeal to monthly critics, whether a preface that gives a view of the pretensions of the writer is not a good thing? The author may overvalue his subject, and very naturally may overrate the manner in which it is treated; but still he will explain his views, and facilitate the useful and necessary art which the French call reading with the thumb . We call this hunting a book , a term certainly invented by a sportsman. I leave the reader to choose which he pleases, whilst I lay before him the contents and design of these volumes.

Burke supposes that there are eighty thousand readers in Great Britain, nearly one hundredth part of its inhabitants! Out of these we may calculate that ten thousand are nobility, clergy, or gentlemen of the learned professions. Of seventy thousand readers which remain, there are many who might be amused and instructed by books which were not professedly adapted to the classes that have been enumerated... Continue reading book >>

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Helen	Tales and Novels — Volume 02	Tales and Novels — Volume 01
Tales and Novels — Volume 07	Harrington	Tales and Novels — Volume 08
Tales and Novels — Volume 05	Tales and Novels — Volume 04	Tales and Novels — Volume 06
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