This engaging collection of stories, published in 1804, was intended not for polite society, but rather to inform and entertain everyday people. With her customary feel for character, lively dialogue, and straightforward style, Edgeworth pens tales that are as readable now as they were when first written. The selections include “Murad the Unlucky, ” “The Lottery, ” and “The Limerick Gloves.”
About the author
Maria Edgeworth (1767–1849) was a British novelist and children’s writer, and one of the first practitioners of realism in children’s literature. Born in England, she later resided on her father’s estate in Ireland, drawing on her experiences there for her novels. Her novel Castle Rackrent, an immediate success, is mentioned in The Great Gatsby.
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