https://www.spreaker.com/show/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-1768-Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth is a classic Irish novel that delves into the decline of the Rackrent estate, capturing the complexities of Irish society and politics in the 18th century. Written in the form of a satirical family history, it presents the perspectives of various tenants, each reflecting the socio-political dynamics of the time. Edgeworth’s sharp commentary on landlord-tenant relationships, class struggles, and national identity offers a profound exploration of Irish culture. The novel is an essential read for those interested in historical fiction, Irish literature, and social commentary, providing insights into the period's intricate social structures. - Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>enBooksCopyright Dream Audio Bookshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/0b0fd72b6c487814b35cf497770a8190.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-1768-Sun, 28 Dec 2025 00:28:17 +0000Maria EdgeworthDream audio booksfeeds@dreamaudiobooks.com"One of the most inspired chronicles written in English" was the verdict of William Butler Yeats on the novel Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth which was first published in 1800. It is recognised as the first true historical novel in English as well...Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth is a classic Irish novel that delves into the decline of the Rackrent estate, capturing the complexities of Irish society and politics in the 18th century. Written in the form of a satirical family history, it presents the perspectives of various tenants, each reflecting the socio-political dynamics of the time. Edgeworth’s sharp commentary on landlord-tenant relationships, class struggles, and national identity offers a profound exploration of Irish culture. The novel is an essential read for those interested in historical fiction, Irish literature, and social commentary, providing insights into the period's intricate social structures. - Summary by Dream AudioBooks]]>falseserialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-introduction-part-1--57130213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130213Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:20:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1325castle,edgeworth,maria,rackrentfalse1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-introduction-part-2--57130203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130203Wed, 04 Oct 2023 00:40:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1091castle,edgeworth,maria,rackrentfalse2fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-introduction-part-3--57130164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130164Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:00:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1417castle,edgeworth,maria,rackrentfalse3fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-author-s-preface-and-notes--57130250https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130250Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:20:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth849false4fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-1-part-1--57130154https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130154Wed, 04 Oct 2023 01:40:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1489false5fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-1-part-2--57130204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130204Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:00:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth981false6fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-1-part-3--57130205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130205Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:20:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1344false7fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-1-glossary--57130210https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130210Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:40:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1685false8fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-2-part-1--57130207https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130207Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:00:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1314false9fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-2-part-2--57130178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130178Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:20:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1280false10fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-2-part-3--57130208https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130208Wed, 04 Oct 2023 03:40:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1315false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-2-part-4--57130181https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130181Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1586false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-2-part-5--57130209https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130209Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:20:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth1644false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/castle-rackrent-by-maria-edgeworth-chapter-2-glossary--57130185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57130185Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:40:00 +0000Maria Edgeworth990false14full