Castle Rackrent

A Norton Critical Edition

First Edition

12 February 2014

Maria Edgeworth (Author), Ryan Twomey (Editor)

Description

The only edition of this 1800 novel—widely regarded as the first historical novel—to include material on the importance of Maria Edgeworth as a writer and the influence of contemporary history on this novel.

Based on Baldwin & Cradock’s Tales And Novels Of Maria Edgeworth (1832-1833), this edition is accompanied by annotations. "Backgrounds and Contexts" focuses on the importance of the author, the influence of events on her writing and the book’s impact on the novel. "Criticism" is thematically organised. A chronology and bibliography are included.

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9780393922417

132 x 213 mm • 224 pages

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