Ormond (Penguin Classics S.) - Softcover

Edgeworth, Maria

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140436448 ISBN 13: 9780140436440

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 2000

Synopsis

Resolving to "make myself worth something more", Harry Ormond has to choose between going back to reclaim native traditions or moving forward into the commercially-minded future. Edgeworth's last Irish tale (1817) ranges geographically from Ireland to Paris, tracing Harry's progress from ungovernable youth to enlightened landlord.

About this title

About the Author:

Maria Edgeworth (1767-1849) was born in Oxfordshire and after being educated in England, she went to Edgeworthstown in Ireland to act as her father's assistant and governess to his many other children. With her father she wrote several educational books, and as a novelist she earned the praise of Sir Walter Scott.
Claire Connolly is a lecturer in English Literature and Cultural Criticism at Cardiff University. She has published essays on gender, history and Irish writing.

Synopsis:

Resolving to make something of himself, Harry Ormond must choose between going back to reclaim native traditions or moving forward into the commercially minded future. Edgeworth's last Irish tale ranges from Ireland to Paris, tracing Harry's progress from ungovernable youth to enlightened landlord.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0140436448
• ISBN 13: 9780140436440
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352