| Author |
Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Ritchie, Anne Thackeray, 1837-1919 |
| Title |
Castle Rackrent
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
An Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger
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| Summary |
"Castle Rackrent" by Maria Edgeworth is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is narrated from the perspective of Thady Quirk, a loyal steward to the Rackrent family, offering insight into the lives and misadventures of a once-great Anglo-Irish family. Through Thady’s compelling and often humorous observations, the effects of economic decline and social change on the family and their tenants are explored. The opening of "Castle Rackrent" introduces Thady Quirk, who describes his long-standing allegiance to the Rackrent family, beginning with the exuberance of Sir Patrick, the estate's first lord after its formation. Thady recounts the family's colorful history through anecdotes of the Rackrents' extravagance, particularly highlighting Sir Patrick's generous nature and subsequent legacy. As the narrative unfolds, we see the transition of wealth and character among the family members, delving into the tangled relationships and mishaps that impact both the family and the tenants on the estate. The tone is imbued with a blend of nostalgia, humor, and a keen appreciation of the cultural dynamics of Irish gentry life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Landlord and tenant -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Poor families -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Pastoral fiction
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Landowners -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Rich people -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Rural conditions -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Administration of estates -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1424 |
| Release Date |
Feb 19, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Nov 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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