Papers of and concerning Maria Edgeworth., 1814-1843, 1937.
Scope and Contents
Novelist Maria Edgeworth (1768-1849) published stories for children, educational works, novels and a memoir of her father, Richard Lovell Edgeworth. John Murray was one of her publishers and they had many mutual acquaintances, including Walter Scott. The papers here include letters of Edgeworth to John Murray; papers relating to 'Lost letters of Maria Edgeworth and Lady Romilly' with an offprint of a 20th century article relating to Edgeworth; and a manuscript of a story by Edgeworth entitled 'Pretty Bob!' The latter is for a work that was later published by Murray in 1832 as 'Poor Bob, the chimney sweeper'.
Dates
- Creation: 1814-1843, 1937.
Creator
- From the Fonds: John Murray (publishers, London) (Originator, Organization)
- From the Fonds: Murray, family, of London, publishers (Family)
Conditions Governing Access
Normal access conditions apply.
Conditions Governing Use
Normal reprographic conditions apply, subject to any copyright restrictions.
Extent
5 Folders
Language of Materials
English
Arrangement
The letters have been placed at the beginning of the sequence, followed by the papers relating to the 'Lost letters'. The manuscript has then been placed, followed by the offprint of the article.
Subject
- Edgeworth, Maria (novelist) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
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Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
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