Letters for Literary Ladies : Kessinger Publishing : 9781419129773 : 1419129775 : 17 Jun 2004 : Letters for Literary Ladies is a collection of letters written by Maria Edgeworth, a prominent Irish writer, to a group of female friends who were also writers. The letters were originally published in 1795 and were intended to provide guidance and advice to women who were interested in pursuing a career in writing. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the importance of education, the role of women in society, and the challenges of being a female writer in a male-dominated industry. Edgeworth's letters are insightful, witty, and often humorous, and provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of literature in the late 18th century. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's writing and the challenges faced by female authors in the past.Your tastes, you say, are fixed; if they are so, you must be doubly careful to ensure their gratification. If you ca