Maria Edgeworth was one of the most beloved writers of her time, and in this memoir, her sister offers an intimate portrait of the woman behind the pen. Drawing on a selection of Maria's letters, as well as her own memories, Frances paints a vivid picture of this remarkable literary figure. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of literature or women's studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.