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Castle Rackrent and The Absentee
Maria Edgeworth
1832-2011
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With her satire on Anglo-Irish landlords inCastle Rackrent(1800), Maria Edgeworth pioneered the regional novel and inspired Sir Walter Scott'sWaverley(1814). Politically risky, stylistically innovative, and wonderfully entertaining, the novel changes the focus of conflict in Ireland from religion to class, and boldly predicts the rise of the Irish Catholic bourgeoisie. The second edition now includes new notes informed by the latest scholarship. About the Series:For over 100 yearsOxford World's Classicshas made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
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