Maria Edgeworth - Belinda: 'Confidence is the best proof of love'' by Maria Edgeworth

Maria Edgeworth - Belinda: 'Confidence is the best proof of love''

Maria Edgeworth

300 pages • first pub 1801 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Maria Edgeworth was born at Black Bourton, Oxfordshire on January 1st 1768. Her early years were with her mother's family in England. Sadly, her mother died when Maria was five. Maria was educated at Mrs Lattafi re's school in Derby in 1775. There...

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Community Reviews Summary of 273 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
emotional 42%
lighthearted 35%
reflective 35%
mysterious 28%
challenging 21%
adventurous 14%
hopeful 14%
inspiring 14%
tense 14%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

slow 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 40% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

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3.56

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