Practical Education (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Complete Edition (Vol. 1&2)By Maria Edgeworth, Richard Lovell Edgeworth
Length24h 36m
About this audiobook
Practical Education is a landmark collection of Enlightenment-era reflections on childhood, instruction, and moral formation, ranging across pedagogy, psychology, domestic life, and social responsibility. Combining empirical observation, philosophical argument, anecdote, and practical prescription, the volume situates education as an active, experimental process rather than a matter of rote discipline. Its discussions of attention, memory, habit, rewards, punishment, and the education of girls remain standout contributions to debates about reason, utility, and character. Written by Maria Edgeworth and Richard Lovell Edgeworth, the work emerges from a family culture deeply engaged with educational reform, scientific inquiry, and Anglo-Irish intellectual life. It aligns with late eighteenth-century movements that sought to apply rational principles to social improvement, while also reflecting the domestic and moral concerns central to women's writing and progressive pedagogy. Together, the Edgeworths bring literary acuity, parental experience, and reformist ambition to a shared project of cultivating independent judgment. Readers interested in the history of education, Enlightenment thought, children's literature, or gender and domestic ideology will find this volume especially rewarding. Practical Education offers a rare opportunity to encounter theory and practice in sustained dialogue, inviting reflection on how minds are shaped and how societies imagine their future citizens.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreEducation and Learning, Literary Classics
Length24 hrs 36 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 27, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
19Volume 2
2Introduction
20CHAPTER XIII.
3Synopsis
21CHAPTER XIV.
4Historical Context
22CHAPTER XV.
5Volume 1
23CHAPTER XVI.
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6PREFACE.
24CHAPTER XVII.
7CHAPTER I.
25CHAPTER XVIII.
8CHAPTER II.
26CHAPTER XIX.
9CHAPTER III.
27CHAPTER XX.
10CHAPTER IV.
28CHAPTER XXI.
11CHAPTER V.
29CHAPTER XXII.
12CHAPTER VI.
30CHAPTER XXIII.
13CHAPTER VII.
31CHAPTER XXIV.
14CHAPTER VIII.
32CHAPTER XXV.
15CHAPTER IX.
33NOTES,
16CHAPTER X.
34Analysis
17CHAPTER XI.
35Reflection
18CHAPTER XII.
36Memorable Quotes
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