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A vintage classic by Maria Edgeworth who was famous for delineating the Irish character. She was born and educated in England and returned to Ireland with her father when she was 16. She was also known as a writer of children’s stories which have retained their popularity. Her most notable tale was also the first published–Castle Rackrent (1800) a story based upon facts, and depicting the manners and methods of the Irish squire of the middle 18th century. It at once became famous and has become established among the masterpieces of fiction abounding in wit, graphic narration and keen insight into the Irish national character–both the follies and the virtues. Included in this book is also The Absentee (1812) one of her short novels. Her novels are still enjoyed and in publication.
