Castle Rackrent (Dodo Press): A Short Novel By Maria Edgeworth Published In 1800, It Is Often Regarded As The First True Historical Novel And The ... Strenuously For The Relief Of Irish Peasants.

A short novel by Maria Edgeworth published in 1800, it is often regarded as the first true historical novel and the first true regional novel in English. By the prolific Anglo-Irish novelist who worked strenuously for the relief of Irish peasants.