02082cam a22003133u 4500 33268 UtSlPG 20260610133747.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Zimmern, Helen, 1846-1934 Maria Edgeworth Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-07-26 Produced by Chuck Greif, the University of Michigan Libraries and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Maria Edgeworth" by Helen Zimmern is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the life and contributions of Maria Edgeworth, a significant figure in the world of literature known for her children's literature and social commentary. It delves into her lineage, family influences, and early life experiences, setting the stage for her future literary achievements. The opening of this biography introduces Maria Edgeworth's heritage and the impact of her father, Richard Lovell Edgeworth, on her upbringing. It discusses her family's Irish roots and her father's progressive educational ideals, which shaped Maria’s intellect and creativity. Through anecdotes and letters, the narrative highlights her childhood environment, her mischievous nature, and the solid moral foundations set by her family. This foundation not only fueled her literary ambitions but also inspired a lifelong engagement with themes of education and social responsibility, as evidenced by her later works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Edgeworth, Maria, 1768-1849 Novelists, Irish -- 19th century -- Biography https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33268 74114 74114