02035cam a22003253u 4500 9107 UtSlPG 20260610133229.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849 Tales and Novels — Volume 09 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-10-01 Harrington -- Thoughts on bores -- Ormond. Produced by Jonathan Ingram, William Flis, David Widger and Distributed Proofreaders "Tales and Novels — Volume 09" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of fictional stories that was likely written during the early 19th century. The volume includes the novella "Harrington," which explores themes of childhood fears and societal prejudices, particularly regarding the Jewish community, as experienced by a young boy named Harrington. At the start of the book, we are introduced to the complexities of young Harrington's mind as he grapples with fears instilled by his maid, notably around the figure of Simon the Jew. This fear shapes his childhood experiences, leading to a vivid interplay of imagination and reality as he contemplates the implications of being taken by this mysterious figure. As Harrington navigates his fears and the narratives surrounding Jews, particularly their negative portrayals in society, the opening sets a stage for deeper reflections on prejudice, understanding, and ultimately, the impact of these early experiences on one’s identity and beliefs. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction Essays https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9107 50953 50953