"Moral Tales" by Maria Edgeworth - the first part of the collection "Tales and Novels" - is a collection of sensual and informative short stories written by an outstanding Irish writer. In each story, the author skilfully uses a variety of plots and characters to teach readers moral values and important life lessons. Thanks to her talent and skill, Maria Edgeworth managed to create literary masterpieces that remain relevant and extremely interesting for readers throughout the ages. "Moral stories" included in the first volume of "Fairy Tales and Novels" retain their importance in the modern world and inspire goodness and understanding.