Publisher Description
Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth is a satirical novel chronicling the decline of an Irish estate through successive mismanagement by its landlords. Narrated by the loyal steward Thady Quirk, the story offers a humorous yet biting critique of Anglo-Irish aristocracy, absenteeism, and exploitation. Published in 1800, it’s one of the earliest historical novels in English literature and a pioneering work in Irish fiction, noted for its narrative voice and social commentary.
GENRE
Fiction & Literature
RELEASED
2025
24 May
LANGUAGE
EN
English
LENGTH
182
Pages
PUBLISHER
LibriHouse
SIZE
93.6
KB
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1800
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