Harrington

<p>"Harrington: A Tale" by Maria Edgeworth, published in 1817, explores themes of religious tolerance and identity within a compelling narrative framework. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century… Lue lisää <p>"Harrington: A Tale" by Maria Edgeworth, published in 1817, explores themes of religious tolerance and identity within a compelling narrative framework. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century England and Ireland, the novel centers on Harrington, a young man raised with prejudices against Jewish people. Through a series of transformative encounters and experiences, Harrington gradually confronts and overcomes his biases, learning to appreciate the shared humanity that transcends religious and cultural differences. </p> <p>Edgeworth's insightful storytelling and nuanced character development provide a powerful commentary on the social issues of her time. "Harrington" remains a significant work of historical fiction, offering valuable lessons about empathy, understanding, and the importance of challenging prejudice. The novel's enduring appeal lies in its exploration of universal themes of acceptance and the search for truth. </p><p>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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. </p><p>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. </p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. 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. </p>