Castle Rackrent and Ennui by Maria Edgeworth

Castle Rackrent and Ennui

Maria Edgeworth with Marilyn Butler (Contributor)

368 pages first pub 1809 (editions)

fiction classics historical challenging reflective slow-paced
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EDITED WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MARILYN BUTLERStylish, sceptical, cosmopolitan, heir to Swift's fantasy and wit, Maria Edgeworth's fiction explores the relations of England and Ireland at a time of historical crisis.Castle Rackrent is Irish family ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 50 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
lighthearted 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.22

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