Absentee
Published in 1812, 'The Absentee' by Maria Edgeworth critiques social injustice in 19th-century Britain, particularly the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords. The story follows Lord and Lady Clonbrony, whose financial struggles and desire for high society lead to neglect of their Irish estate. Their son, Lord Colambre, returns to Ireland and uncovers the consequences of their absence. Edgeworth, a pioneer of realism, provides a satirical look at societal manners and regional life, earning acclaim from contemporaries like Jane Austen.
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