Castle Rackrent

Autor*innen

• Maria Edgeworth

Parameter

• 92 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• 19. Jahrhundert
• Belletristik
• Historische Romane
• Irland
• Klassiker

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Through the eyes of Thady Quirk, the long-serving steward of Castle Rackrent, readers explore the lives of the estate's masters: Sir Patrick, a hedonistic drinker; Sir Murtagh, a lawyer burdened by honor; and Sir Kit, a gambler who sells the estate. Thady's Irish vernacular reveals the complexities of feudal life in pre-Revolutionary Ireland, while his unreliable narration raises questions about his true character—whether he is a loyal servant or a cunning manipulator. This layered storytelling offers a unique glimpse into social dynamics and personal motivations.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2021