Maria Edgeworth
Absentee
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Irish roots to gain status among London’s elite, known as “the ton.” Their son, Lord Colambre, however, is skeptical of high societys allure and retreats to the family estate in Ireland, where he uncovers...
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012 - Chapter 12 20.02.2026 33:24
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
011 - Chapter 11 20.02.2026 25:30
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
010 - Chapter 10 20.02.2026 30:45
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
009 - Chapter 9 20.02.2026 39:57
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
008 - Chapter 8 20.02.2026 24:57
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
007 - Chapter 7 20.02.2026 36:24
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
006 - Chapter 6 20.02.2026 49:02
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
005 - Chapter 5 20.02.2026 1:03:15
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
004 - Chapter 4 20.02.2026 36:02
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
003 - Chapter 3 20.02.2026 36:48
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
002 - Chapter 2 20.02.2026 38:46
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
001 - Chapter 1 20.02.2026 27:59
Published in 1812, “The Absentee” by Maria Edgeworth delves into the social injustices that plagued 19th-century Britain. The narrative focuses on the absenteeism of Anglo-Irish landlords, particularly as we follow the lives of Lord and Lady Clonbrony. Struggling with debt, Lord Clonbrony faces the consequences of neglecting his estate, while Lady Clonbrony yearns to distance herself from her Iris...
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