Delphi Complete Works of Maria Edgeworth (Illustrated)

The esteemed contemporary of Jane Austen and Sir Walter Scott, Maria Edgeworth was a pioneer writer of children's literature and a significant figure in the evolution of the novel in Europe, whose works depict advanced views on the rights of women, politics, education and her beloved Ireland. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete novels of Maria Edgeworth, with numerous illustrations, rare texts appearing for the first time in digital print, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)

* Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Edgeworth's life and works

* Concise introductions to the novels and other texts

* ALL 9 novels, with individual contents tables

* Images of how the books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts

* Excellent formatting of the texts

* Many short story collections – including the classic children’s collections EARLY LESSONS and FRANK, appearing here for the first time in digital print

* Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the short stories

* Also includes the rare short story collection THE MOST UNFORTUNATE DAY OF MY LIFE AND OTHER STORIES, which was published posthumously

* Easily locate the short stories you want to read

* Edgeworth’s plays and a selection of non-fiction

* Includes Edgeworth's letters - spend hours exploring the author’s personal correspondence, with detailed table of contents

* Features two biographies, including a selection of her father’s memoirs - explore Edgeworth's literary life

* Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres

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CONTENTS:

The Novels

CASTLE RACKRENT

BELINDA