Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth (English) Paperback Book

Description: Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth, Susan Kubica Howard Tells the story of three generations of the Rackrent family from the perspective of their servant, Thady Quirk, during the middle of the eighteenth century in Ireland. This book contains annotations, an introduction and a bibliography. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This edition of Maria Edgeworths novel of 1800 is based on the 1832 edition, thelast revised by the author. It includes annotation, a bibliography, and anIntroduction that provides crucial literary and historical context and suggests that the novel be read as Edgeworths contribution to the debate over the Act of Union between Ireland and Britain that went into effect in January, 1801. Author Biography Susan Kubica Howard is Associate Professor of English, Duquesne University. Long Description Set in Ireland prior to its achieving legislative independence from Britain in 1782, Castle Rackrent tells the story of three generations of an estate--owning family as seen through the eyes--and as told in the voice--of their longtime servant, Thady Quirk, recorded and commented on by an anonymous Editor. This edition of Maria Edgeworths first novel is based on the 1832 edition, the last revised by her, and includes Susan Kubica Howards foot-of-the-page notes on the text of the memoir as well as on the notes and glosses the Editor offers "for the information of the ignorant English reader." Howards Introduction situates the novel in its political and historical context and suggests a reading of the novel as Edgeworths contribution to the discussion of the controversial Act of Union between Ireland and Britain that went into effect immediately after the novels publication in London in 1800. Details ISBN087220877X Publisher Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Year 2007 ISBN-10 087220877X ISBN-13 9780872208773 Format Paperback Imprint Hackett Publishing Co, Inc Place of Publication Cambridge, MA Country of Publication United States Edited by Susan Kubica Howard DEWEY 823.7 Birth 1767 Death 1849 Author Susan Kubica Howard Pages 984 Publication Date 2007-03-15 Language English Media Book DOI 10.1604/9780872208773 Series Hackett Classics UK Release Date 2007-03-15 NZ Release Date 2007-03-15 US Release Date 2007-03-15 Audience Undergraduate AU Release Date 2007-03-14 Alternative 9780872208780 Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3632780;

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