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LETTERS FOR LITERARY LADIES
LETTERS FOR LITERARY LADIES
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Maria Edgeworth, 1767–1849, Irish novelist; daughter of Richard Lovell Edgeworth. She lived practically her entire life on her father's estate in Ireland. Letters for Literary Ladies, her first publication, argued for the education of women.
In the year 1795, "Letters for Literary Ladies" appeared. It was published by Joseph Johnson of St. Paul's Churchyard. This was Maria Edgeworth's first publication. The "Letters" contained "Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend on the Birth of a Daughter," with the answer; "Letters of Julia to Caroline;" and an essay on the "Noble Art of Self-Justification."
The book was very popular, and went through several editions before 1814, and then appeared in the collected works.
These essays (letters) are admirably written; and the style is clear and forcible, though perhaps a little antiquated. The ideas and opinions are sound and well considered, and they will well repay the thoughtful reader.
Their influence was very great, and for many years they were widely read and often quoted.
In the year 1795, "Letters for Literary Ladies" appeared. It was published by Joseph Johnson of St. Paul's Churchyard. This was Maria Edgeworth's first publication. The "Letters" contained "Letter from a Gentleman to his Friend on the Birth of a Daughter," with the answer; "Letters of Julia to Caroline;" and an essay on the "Noble Art of Self-Justification."
The book was very popular, and went through several editions before 1814, and then appeared in the collected works.
These essays (letters) are admirably written; and the style is clear and forcible, though perhaps a little antiquated. The ideas and opinions are sound and well considered, and they will well repay the thoughtful reader.
Their influence was very great, and for many years they were widely read and often quoted.
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