Rethinking Representation with Maria Edgeworth's "Harrington"

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Written By Aaron Kaiserman

Called out for her offensive portrayals of Jews, Maria Edgeworth reacted in a surprising way: by confronting her prejudices and working to do better, beginning with her novel Harrington (1817).

Aaron Kaiserman
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