Author |
Edgeworth, Richard Lovell, 1744-1817 |
Author |
Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849 |
Editor |
Tollemache, Beatrix L., -1926 |
Title |
Richard Lovell Edgeworth: A Selection From His Memoirs
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Note |
Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Marjorie Fulton
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Summary |
"Richard Lovell Edgeworth: A Selection From His Memoirs" by Edgeworth and Edgeworth is a historical memoir compiled in the late 19th century. This work presents an extensive examination of the life and philosophies of Richard Lovell Edgeworth, a figure noted for his impact in Ireland as a landlord, inventor, and education reformer. The memoir notably includes contributions from his daughter Maria, chronicling their close relationship and her father's influence on her literary pursuits. The opening portion of the memoir introduces Edgeworth as a proactive landlord and insightful thinker who valued personal development and the cultivation of character. It reveals his upbringing, shaped by a strong, industrious Welsh mother who instilled valuable virtues in him, reflecting on his experiences, including an impulsive early marriage and the significant impact of diverse family dynamics throughout his life. This section sets the tone for an exploration of his moral character, inventive spirit, and dedication to education, establishing a backdrop of personal anecdotes and reflections that detail his thoughts on society, the moral obligations of the wealthy, and his educational methods, emphasizing the importance of character development and moral guidance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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Subject |
Authors, English -- 18th century -- Biography
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Subject |
Edgeworth, Richard Lovell, 1744-1817
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Subject |
Intellectuals -- Ireland -- Biography
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Subject |
Landowners -- Ireland -- Biography
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Subject |
Ireland -- History -- 18th century -- Biography
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
16951 |
Release Date |
Oct 27, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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