Edgeworth, Richard Lovell 1744-1817 creator Edgeworth, Maria 1768-1849 Tollemache, Beatrix L. -1926 text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Richard Lovell Edgeworth: A Selection From His Memoirs" by Edgeworth and Edgeworth is a historical memoir compiled in the late 19th century. This work presents an extensive examination of the life and philosophies of Richard Lovell Edgeworth, a figure noted for his impact in Ireland as a landlord, inventor, and education reformer. The memoir notably includes contributions from his daughter Maria, chronicling their close relationship and her father's influence on her literary pursuits. The opening portion of the memoir introduces Edgeworth as a proactive landlord and insightful thinker who valued personal development and the cultivation of character. It reveals his upbringing, shaped by a strong, industrious Welsh mother who instilled valuable virtues in him, reflecting on his experiences, including an impulsive early marriage and the significant impact of diverse family dynamics throughout his life. This section sets the tone for an exploration of his moral character, inventive spirit, and dedication to education, establishing a backdrop of personal anecdotes and reflections that detail his thoughts on society, the moral obligations of the wealthy, and his educational methods, emphasizing the importance of character development and moral guidance. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-10-27 Produced by Marjorie Fulton Original publication data not identified Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography Edgeworth, Richard Lovell, 1744-1817 Intellectuals -- Ireland -- Biography Landowners -- Ireland -- Biography Ireland -- History -- 18th century -- Biography DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16951 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16951 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133409.0 16951