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Harrington is an 1817 novel by British novelist Maria Edgeworth. The novel was written in response to a letter from a Jewish-American reader who complained about Edgeworth's stereotypically anti-semitic portrayals of Jews in Castle Rackrent (1800), Belinda (1801), The Absentee... Read Full Overview

Harrington(1817) is the personal narrative of a recovering anti-Semite, a young man whose phobia of Jews is instilled in early childhood and who must unlearn his irrational prejudice when he falls in love with the daughter of a Spanish Jew. In this novel, Edgeworth attempts to... Read Full Overview

Maria Edgeworth was born at Black Bourton, Oxfordshire on January 1st 1768. Her early years were with her mother's family in England. Sadly, her mother died when Maria was five.

Maria was educated at Mrs Lattafi re's school in Derby in 1775. There she studied dancing, French... Read Full Overview

This novel by Irish author Maria Edgeworth explores the complex relationships between the British ruling class and their Irish subjects. The story follows the fortunes of Robert and Rosamond Harrington, a couple caught up in the politics and social tensions of early 19th-century... Read Full Overview

"Harrington: A Tale" by Maria Edgeworth, published in 1817, explores themes of religious tolerance and identity within a compelling narrative framework. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England and Ireland, the novel centers on Harrington, a young man raised with prejudices... Read Full Overview

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections
such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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Explore the world of early 19th-century society with 'Novels' by Maria Edgeworth, a collection showcasing her insightful and often satirical perspectives. Edgeworth, a significant figure in the development of the novel, masterfully employs narrative techniques to dissect social... Read Full Overview