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Belinda. By Maria Edgeworth. In Three Volumes. Vol. I. [-III.].
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Author: Maria EdgeworthBelinda. By Maria Edgeworth
Author: Maria EdgeworthBelinda
Author: Maria EdgeworthBelinda
Author: Maria EdgeworthPublisher:
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Category : English fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 308
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Tales and Novels
Author: Maria EdgeworthPublisher: Pinnacle Press
ISBN: 9781374855120
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 512
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Belinda, Vol. 1 of 3 (Classic Reprint)
Author: Maria EdgeworthPublisher:
ISBN: 9781334649745
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 334
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Tales and Novels
Author: Maria EdgeworthPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019778937
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Maria Edgeworth was a prolific Irish writer known for her novels and children's books. 'Tales and Novels' is a collection of some of her most popular works, including 'Castle Rackrent', 'Belinda', and 'Leonora'. This book is a delightful collection of stories that will enchant readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Belinda
Author: Maria EdgeworthBelinda
Author: Maria EdgeworthPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542413152
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 286
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Belinda Maria Edgeworth Belinda is an 1801 novel by the Irish writer Maria Edgeworth. It was first published in three volumes by Joseph Johnson of London, and was reprinted by Pandora Press in 1986. The novel was Edgeworth's second published, and was considered controversial in its day for its depiction of an interracial marriage. In its first (1801) and second (1802) editions, Juba, an African servant on a plantation in Jamaica, marries an English farm-girl named Lucy. But the third edition of the book, published in 1810, omits the character Juba, and instead has Lucy betrothed to one James Jackson. Also, in the first two editions, Belinda almost marries Mr. Vincent, a rich West Indian Creole; in the 1810 edition, Belinda only esteems him and never agrees to marry him. It has been argued that this change came at the insistence of Edgeworth's father, rather than the author herself, because he edited several of her works. Belinda is a young lady who lives with her aunt, Mrs. Stanhope. Being unwed, Belinda is sent to live with Lady Delacour, whom Belinda considers fascinating and charming. Lady Delacour believes herself to be dying of breast cancer. She hides her emotional distress caused by her impending death and poor relationships with her family from Belinda through wit and charm. The first half of the novel is concerned with the blooming friendship between Belinda and Lady Delacour, which is broken by Lady Delacour's fear that Belinda plans to marry Lord Delacour, expressed in the line, "I see...that she [Belinda] who I thought had the noblest of souls has the meanest! I see that she is incapable of feeling." Belinda subsequently moves to the home of the Percival family, the embodiment of the ideal family. Once Lady Delacour seeks treatment for her illness, Belinda returns to support her. Upon her visit to the doctor, Lady Delacour discovers her disease is not terminal and reconciles herself with Belinda. She eventually makes a full recovery from her illness.
Belinda (Illustrated)
Author: Maria EdgeworthPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781532943805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 406
Book Description
Belinda is an English Society novel originally published in three volumes in 1801 by Joseph Johnson, with subsequent publications in 1802 and 1810. The novel was considered controversial in its day, particularly for its depiction of interracial marriage. In the 1810 publication, perhaps due to the editorial influence of Edgeworth's father; some characters were replaced and the interracial plot lines were omitted completely. With Belinda, Edgeworth pushed the envelope of the traditional courtship novel of the day typically depicting the struggles of bright, young women in search of good marriages. In Belinda, Edgeworth creates a revolutionary character who foregoes mercenary fortune-hunting in favor of celebrating the importance of marital compatibility and championing irrationality and love over reason and duty. By doing so, Edgeworth prefigures Jane Austen, her contemporary, and Austen's more well-known treatment of similar themes.