When a long-time servant of the Rackrent family decides to write about family members whom he has served, the result is a stylishly entertaining exploration of master/servant relationships. Edgeworth's brilliant satire of early-19th-century Anglo-Irish landlords pioneered the regional novel and changed the focus of conflict in Ireland from religion to class. Excerpted from Tales and Novels by Maria Edgeworth, published by Baldwin & Cradock, London, 1832.
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The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole In a realm where a villain reigns, mysterious events aid in fulfilling a prophesy that spells doom for the ruler and justice for the rightful heir. One of the first, great Gothic novels.
Frankenstein: The Lynd Ward Illustrated Edition by Mary Shelley, Lynd Ward A master of woodcut technique, Lynd Ward created 64 distinctive engravings for this famous Gothic novel.His unusual perspectives and dramatic light-and-dark contrasts combine elements of Art Deco and German Expressionism.
