The Revolt Against the Masses

The collection presents a comprehensive examination of the influential novelist and educator, highlighting her works within their historical and social contexts. Contributors employ postcolonial, historical, and gender criticism to reinterpret Edgeworth's novels, stories, and educational texts, revealing how her characters challenge traditional values rooted in slavery and colonialism. This scholarly work offers new insights into the evolution of literature in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, making it essential for both seasoned scholars and newcomers to Edgeworth's contributions.