Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth
An Hibernian Tale Taken from Facts, and from the Manners of the Irish Squires, Before the Year 1782
"Castle Rackrent" is a satirical novel that chronicles the declining fortunes and ultimate ruin of a once noble Irish family through the eyes of their loyal and long-serving steward. The family's successive heirs each contribute to the downfall through their reckless extravagance, drunkenness, gambling, and overall mismanagement. The narrative provides a critique of the Anglo-Irish landlords of the time, highlighting their exploitation of the Irish peasantry and their disregard for the responsibilities that came with their privileged position.
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- Published
- 1800
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 100-150
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- 23rd on Top 50 Irish Novels (James Joyce Center with The Irish Times)
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- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- 50 Most Influential Books by Women (The Guardian)
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