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Explore the literary significance of 'Castle Rackrent,' the groundbreaking novel published in 1800 by Maria Edgeworth. This edition not only highlights the first historical novel and the first Anglo-Irish narrative in English but also introduces readers to an unreliable narrator, crafting a unique storytelling experience. The Norton Critical Edition is a meticulously restored version that provides insightful annotations and critical essays, offering an engaging read for students of literature and history alike. This 224-page book includes thoughtful analyses of Edgeworth's life, her contribution to the Irish literary scene, and the influences of historical events, particularly the Act of Union of 1800. Delve into thematic explorations of patriarchy, narrative voice, and the evolution of the Irish novel, supported by contributions from prominent literary critics such as Seamus Deane and Marilyn Butler. Ideal for readers interested in Irish literature, historical novels, and Maria Edgeworth's legacy, 'Castle Rackrent' is a must-have for any bookshelf. Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover a key text in the development of modern storytelling. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780393922417. Year: 2014. Publisher: W W Norton & Company. Pages: 224.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393922417
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 224
Description:
Castle Rackrent's publication in 1800 signaled 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. This Norton Critical Edition is based on the Baldwin & Cradock edition that appeared as part of an eighteen-volume collected edition titled Tales and Novels of Maria Edgeworth (1832?33). It is accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations.
Ryan 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 Castle Rackrent'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, The Double Disguise.
"Criticism" is thematically organized to give readers a clear sense of Castle Rackrent'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.
A chronology of Edgeworth's life and work and a selected bibliography are also included.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393922417
Year: 2014
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 224
Description:
Castle Rackrent's publication in 1800 signaled 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. This Norton Critical Edition is based on the Baldwin & Cradock edition that appeared as part of an eighteen-volume collected edition titled Tales and Novels of Maria Edgeworth (1832?33). It is accompanied by detailed explanatory annotations.
Ryan 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 Castle Rackrent'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, The Double Disguise.
"Criticism" is thematically organized to give readers a clear sense of Castle Rackrent'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.
A chronology of Edgeworth's life and work and a selected bibliography are also included.