Castle Rackrent
A Norton Critical Edition
First Edition
12 February 2014
Territory Rights — Worldwide.
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.