Tales and Novels — Volume 04 by Maria Edgeworth
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| Author | Edgeworth, Maria, 1767-1849 |
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| Title | Tales and Novels — Volume 04 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Castle Rackrent -- An essay on Irish bulls -- An essay on the noble science of self-justification -- Ennui -- The dun. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Tales and Novels — Volume 04" by Maria Edgeworth is a collection of narratives likely written in the early 19th century. Central to the volume is "Castle Rackrent," a story that revolves around the Rackrent family, told from the perspective of "honest Thady Quirk," the old steward who captures the idiosyncrasies and misadventures of those who have inherited the family's estate over the years. Through Thady’s anecdotes, Edgeworth explores themes of social status, the folly of the gentry, and the unique character of Irish life. At the start of "Castle Rackrent," Thady Quirk introduces himself and his longstanding position within the Rackrent family, eager to share their history. He recounts the lavish life of the family's ancestors, particularly Sir Patrick, whose hospitality was renowned, followed by the more disreputable heirs, including the litigative Sir Murtagh and the careless Sir Kit. The narrative sets up a contrast between the familial pride of the Rackrents and their descent into farce, culminating in humorous, yet poignant, reflections on their decline. This opening section establishes a rich setting and a colorful cast of characters, suggesting a blend of humor and social commentary that invites readers to delve deeper into the tales of this charmingly dysfunctional family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Essays |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 9439 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 25, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 180 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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