Description
Maria Edgeworth's "The Absentee" delves into the societal repercussions of Irish landlords who neglect their estates in favor of life in England. The narrative follows the young Lord Colambre as he uncovers the detrimental effects of this absenteeism on the lives of those left behind. Through vivid characterizations and keen social observation, Edgeworth exposes the systemic evils and clashing identities that arise from such detachment, offering a powerful critique of the era's fashionable elite.
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paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1999
277 pages
ISBN: 9780140436457
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First Published
1812
Language
eng
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