Jacopo: And Other Tales (1848)

Jacopo: And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Maria Edgeworth and published in 1848. The book contains six tales, each with its unique plot and set of characters. The stories explore themes of morality, family relationships, social class, and the consequences of one's actions.The title story, Jacopo, tells the story of a young Italian boy who is falsely accused of theft and the lengths his family goes to prove his innocence. In The Grateful Negro, a former slave saves his former master's life and is rewarded with his freedom. The Limerick Gloves is a humorous tale of a young man who tries to win the affections of a young woman by giving her a pair of gloves.The other three stories in the collection are The Good Aunt, The Orangeman, and The Lottery. The Good Aunt is a story about a woman who takes in her orphaned niece and nephew and raises them as her own. The Orangeman is a tale of a man who must choose between his loyalty to his country and his love for a woman from a different religious background. The Lottery is a cautionary tale about the dangers of gambling and how it can lead to ruin.Overall, Jacopo: And Other Tales is a thought-provoking and entertaining collection of stories that showcase Maria Edgeworth's talent as a writer and her ability to capture the complexities of human relationships and social issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.