IN Miss Lawless’s monograph on Maria Edgeworth, 1 literary appreciation or criticism has a smaller part than in most of the volumes of the series to which it belongs. But as a biography the book is ...

My interest in Maria Edgeworth began when I married in 1964 and came to live in Co Westmeath. The Pakenhams were related to the Edgeworths in nearby Co Longford and there had been frequent visits ...

In 2010 two of Maria Edgeworth's novels, Patronage and Helen, came back into print with the cover slogan "Jane Austen's bestselling rival" and with great introductions by John Mullan. The sales pitch ...

Edgeworthstown is a wonderful heritage location tucked away in the heart of Ireland’s landlocked county of Longford. Like many places in the Midlands, it is best appreciated through the story of its ...

Educationalists, historians and students are gathering in Co Longford for a conference to examine the role of Irish novelist Maria Edgeworth and her father in the field of education. This year marks ...

Valued at up to £1,200, the 14 letters are included in Halls Fine Art’s book, stamps and coins auction at the company’s Battlefield saleroom in Shrewsbury on Wednesday. Edgeworth (1768-1849) was an ...

Edgeworthstown played a 'significant' part in the establishment of the national primary school system here in Ireland and it ...

An Irish buyer edged out rivals bidder to secure the 14 letters which soon eclipsed their presale estimate of up to £1,200 at Halls Fine Art’s successful books, stamps and coins auction at the company ...

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Susan Manly has often wondered why Maria Edgeworth is not as well known as Jane Austen. She explores the life and works of this underappreciated writer, and puts her case that she ought to be as ...

Two hundred years ago, Irish writer Maria Edgeworth was a star. She was paid thousands for her novels, while Jane Austen was still paying to have hers published. Now everyone has read Pride and ...