Title: Maria Edgeworth's Irish writing
First published: 1997
Description: Maria Edgeworth is often regarded as a pioneer in the development of the regional novel and the use of vernacular language. This book is the first to offer an extensive discussion of all four of Edgeworth's major Irish tales, examining her attitudes towards language and regionalism in the context of her writing about Ireland.
Subjects: Criticism and interpretation, English Political fiction, English language, History, History and criticism, Literature and history, Political fiction, English, Politics and literature, Politics in literature, Regionalism in literature, Style, Women and literature, Edgeworth, maria, 1767-1849, Political fiction, history and criticism, Irish authors
Places: Ireland
People: Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849)
Time periods: 19th century
LC classification: PR4647 .H65 1997