Download or read book Letters for Literary Ladies written by Maria Edgeworth and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2006-07 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1795, ''letters for Literary Ladies'' was Irish novelist Maria Edgeworth's maiden attempt into the literary foray. It left an indelible mark on the readers as is proven by its enduring popularity. Written in defence of female education, it propounds views which are relevant even today. This epistolary masterpiece also explores the relationships between women and men during the 18th century. A timeless classic!