Description
Maria Edgeworth's "Castle Rackrent" offers a sharp, satirical look at the decline of an Anglo-Irish aristocratic family through the eyes of their loyal, yet complicit, steward, Thady Quirk. Spanning four generations, the novel hilariously and poignantly chronicles the follies and mismanagement that lead to the family's ultimate ruin. Edgeworth masterfully employs a unique narrative voice to explore themes of social change, class, and the fading power of the landed gentry in late 18th-century Ireland. "Ennui," a companion piece, further delves into the ennui and existential ennui of the aristocracy, showcasing Edgeworth's keen social observation and witty prose.
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paperback
Penguin Classics
Published Jan 5, 1993
368 pages
ISBN: 9780140433203
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First Published
1993
Language
eng
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