“... an inaccurate use of words produces such a strange confusion in all reasoning, that in the heat of debate, the combatants, unable to distinguish their friends from their foes, fall promiscuously on both.”
Quote by Maria Edgeworth
Work
Works of Maria Edgeworth: Letters to literary ladies. Castle Rackrent. Leonora. Essay on Irish bulls. 1824
The Works of Maria Edgeworth: Letters to literary ladies. Castle Rackrent. Leonora. Essay on Irish bulls. 1824 is a compilation featuring various works by the author Maria Edgeworth. The collection begins with a series of letters that Edgeworth exchanged with notable literary figures of her time. Following this, it includes the novel Castle Rackrent, which is a foundational work in the Irish novel genre. The story Leonora is another of Edgeworth's works, and the essay on Irish bulls explores the cultural and social aspects of the Irish bull. The volume was published in 1824. more
Author
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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