Belinda by Maria Edgeworth Paperback Book
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Belinda by Maria Edgeworth Paperback Book. Belinda by Maria Edgeworth. Author Maria Edgeworth. Title Belinda. Format Paperback. Publisher Bibliotech Press. Belinda by Maria Edgeworth Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Maria Edgeworth's Belinda (1801) is a social novel that follows the young heroine Belinda Portman as she enters London high society under the guidance of the dazzling but troubled Lady Delacour. Initially overwhelmed by the glamour and volatility of her new surroundings, Belinda soon recognizes the dangers of a world ruled by gossip, vanity, and appearances. Her calm reason and moral steadiness contrast sharply with Lady Delacour's impulsive behavior, creating a relationship that becomes central to both women's Belinda witnesses Lady Delacour's emotional struggles-particularly her fear of a fatal illness and her fractured marriage-she becomes a force for healing and restoration. At the same time, Belinda navigates her own romantic prospects, ultimately forming a genuine connection with Clarence Hervey. His growth from a misguided idealist to a thoughtful partner mirrors Belinda's own journey toward clarity and novel blends social critique with moral instruction, addressing themes such as reputation, women's independence, and rational love. By the end, both Belinda and Lady Delacour emerge wiser and more grounded, and the story resolves in harmony and reformed relationships. Belinda stands as an early realist novel that combines sharp insight into fashionable society with a sympathetic portrayal of personal the AuthorMaria Edgeworth (1768-1849) was an Anglo-Irish novelist, education theorist, and one of the most influential literary figures of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Born in Oxfordshire, she spent most of her life at the family estate in County Longford, Ireland, where her writing was shaped by both the intellectual milieu of her father, Richard Lovell Edgeworth, and the social realities of rural Irish is widely regarded as a pioneer of the regional novel, using vivid local detail and carefully observed dialect to portray Irish society with a realism that was innovative for her time. Her early works, including Castle Rackrent (1800), combined satire, social commentary, and narrative experimentation, earning praise from contemporaries such as Sir Walter Scott, who later credited her as an inspiration for his own historical fiction, Edgeworth was deeply invested in educational reform, collaborating with her father on treatises that emphasized rational upbringing, moral instruction, and the importance of nurturing children's natural curiosity. Her novels often reflected these pedagogical concerns, blending entertainment with moral the political upheavals of her era-including the Act of Union and recurring tensions between Anglo-Irish landlords and Irish tenants-Edgeworth wrote with a commitment to empathy, practical reform, and cross-cultural understanding. Her clear-sighted, humane portrayals helped shape the early development of realist fiction and left a lasting mark on Irish and British literature. Maria Edgeworth remains celebrated today for her skillful narrative voice, progressive views on education, and nuanced exploration of national identity. Details ISBN-13 9798897733330 Title Belinda Author Maria Edgeworth Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 312 Publisher Bibliotech Press GEItemID:176990426; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
