{"title":"Maria Edgeworth","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the renowned author, Maria Edgeworth. A prominent figure in 19th-century literature, Edgeworth is celebrated for her masterful storytelling and deep insights into the social dynamics of her time. Her works often tackle themes of Irish identity, education, and the intricacies of domestic life, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of both historical and personal contexts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her most distinguished novels, \u003cem\u003eCastle Rackrent\u003c\/em\u003e, is often regarded as the first historical novel in English literature. It offers a satirical yet enlightening glimpse into the life of an Irish estate, narrated through the character of Thady Quirk. This book not only entertains with its engaging narrative but also offers a critical examination of class relations and the decline of the Anglo-Irish aristocracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEdgeworth’s stories remain relevant today, inviting readers to explore and question the social and cultural issues of her era. Whether you are a fan of historical fiction or interested in the evolution of societal narratives, Maria Edgeworth's works offer a compelling read.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-9780393922417","title":"Castle Rackrent","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCastle Rackrent\u003c\/em\u003e's publication in 1800 signalled many firsts: the first historical novel, the first regional novel in English, the first \"big house\" novel, the first Anglo-Irish novel, and the first novel with a narrator who is neither reliable nor part of the action.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Norton Critical Edition is based on the Baldwin \u0026amp; Cradock edition that appeared as part of an eighteen-volume collected edition titled \u003cem\u003eTales and Novels of Maria Edgeworth\u003c\/em\u003e (1832–33). It is accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRyan Twomey focuses the volume's \"Backgrounds and Contexts\" on Edgeworth's importance as a writer, the influence of contemporary historical events on her writing (most importantly, the Act of Union of 1800, which united Ireland and Great Britain), and \u003cem\u003eCastle Rackrent\u003c\/em\u003e's impact on the development of the novel. These include a selection of Edgeworth's letters; five major contemporary reviews; biographical pieces; Sir Walter Scott on Edgeworth and her response to him; and excerpts from Edgeworth's juvenilia, \u003cem\u003eThe Double Disguise\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"Criticism\" is thematically organised to give readers a clear sense of \u003cem\u003eCastle Rackrent\u003c\/em\u003e's major themes: Irish writing and specifically the Irish novel, narrative voices, patriarchy and paternalism, and Edgeworth's Hiberno-English writing. Contributors include Seamus Deane, Marilyn Butler, Katherine O'Donnell, Julia Nash, Joyce Flynn, and Brian Hollingworth, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA chronology of Edgeworth's life and work and a selected bibliography are also included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46853248745708,"sku":"9780393922417","price":44.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6305053482328.jpg?v=1759192773"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/maria-edgeworth.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}