num_pages: 120
description: Published in 1800, Castle Rackrent is regarded as the first family saga and first regional novel in English. It chronicles the lives of four generations of 18th-century Irish landlords, and how their negligent behaviour towards life and money takes them to the edge of bankruptcy and ruin. A stimulating satire
language: English
title: Castle Rackrent
titlecomplete: Castle Rackrent
genres: Historical, Literature, Classics, Irish Literature, Novels, 19th Century, 18th Century, Historical Fiction, Fiction, Ireland
ratings_count: 3880
places: Kingdom of Ireland, Ireland
publisher: Read How You Want