“In marrying, a man does not, to be sure, marry his wife's mother; and yet a prudent man, when he begins to think of the daughter, would look sharp at the mother; ay, and back to the grandmother too, and along the whole female line of ancestry.”
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Maria Edgeworth
Maria Edgeworth, born on January 1, 1768, and died on May 22, 1849, was an outstanding Irish novelist. Her works are known for their delicate psychological portrayals and profound insights into social issues, which had a profound impact on 19th-century British literature. more
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