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Castle Rackrent

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A politically-charged satire on Anglo-Irish landlords, Castle Rackrent is a critically-acclaimed and thoroughly enjoyable novel. The social commentary critiques not only class but also gender roles, acutely discussing the marginalization of women in the eighteenth century. In Castle Rackrent, published in 1800, the Irish Catholic bourgeoisie rise to power.

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Rich peopleSocial life and customsPoor familiesFiction in EnglishFictionAdministration of estatesLandlord and tenantRural conditionsClassic LiteratureLandownersFiction, generalBritish and irish fiction (fictional works by one author)

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Book Details

First Published

1800

Pages

144 pages

Rating

3.5 / 5

Ratings

2

Editions

170

Publisher

R. Hunter [etc.]

Language

KHM, ENG

Status

Published

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