Selected Tales for Children and Young People

Finally, a series that makes available some notable children's classics of former ages...' - David Rudd, University of Bolton, UK 'An exciting new series ... No survey of children's literature would be complete without these "lost" classics.' - Kenneth Kidd, University of Florida, USA 'An indispensible resource for educators, scholars and students ... the series invites readers to engage anew with the history of children's books.' - Clare Bradford, Deakin University, Australia

Maria Edgeworth was a pioneer of realist children's literature. This critical edition reveals the range of her writing for children, ranging from stories for very young children to tales for young adults, and includes The Purple Jar, The Good Aunt and The Grateful Negro.Maria Edgeworth was a pioneer of realist children's literature. This critical edition reveals the range of her writing for children, ranging from stories for very young children to tales for young adults, and includes The Purple Jar, The Good Aunt and The Grateful Negro. Annotated with a comprehensive introduction based on original research.