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"Tales of Fashionable Life" is a collection of short stories by Maria Edgeworth, an Anglo-Irish writer known for her novels and children's literature. However, there might be some confusion in the specific volume number you mentioned ("Volume 05"). Edgeworth's works have been published in various collections and editions over time.In "Tales of Fashionable Life," Edgeworth delves into the intricacies and foibles of the British aristocracy and upper classes during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The stories often satirize the social customs, values, and dilemmas of the fashionable society of her time, while also addressing themes of morality, education, and relationships.Some of the stories included in this collection may vary based on different editions and compilations. However, a few of her well-known tales in this series include "Ennui," "The Absentee," "Madame de Fleury," "Vivian," and "Almeria."