Tales And Novels, Vol. 3

Tales And Novels, Vol. 3

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Publisher's Synopsis

Tales And Novels V3 is a collection of short stories and novels written by the celebrated Irish author, Maria Edgeworth. This book is the third volume of the series and contains some of Edgeworth's most famous works such as ""The Absentee"", ""Madame de Fleury"", and ""The Modern Griselda"". The stories in this book are set in Ireland and England during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and they explore themes such as class, gender, and morality. Edgeworth's writing style is characterized by her sharp wit, keen observation, and her ability to create vivid and memorable characters.""The Absentee"" is a novel that deals with the issue of absentee landlords in Ireland, while ""Madame de Fleury"" tells the story of a wealthy Frenchwoman who is forced to confront her own prejudices. ""The Modern Griselda"" is a tale of a woman who sacrifices everything for her husband's sake, only to be betrayed by him in the end.Overall, Tales And Novels V3 is a fascinating collection of stories that provide a glimpse into the social and cultural realities of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature or the history of the British Isles.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book information

ISBN: 9781419150326
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 444
Weight: 760g
Height: 235mm
Width: 190mm
Spine width: 22mm