The Absentee

""The Absentee"" is a novel written by Irish author Maria Edgeworth and first published in 1812. The story is set in Ireland during the early 19th century and revolves around the absentee landlord, Lord Clonbrony, who lives in England and neglects his Irish estate. The novel explores the consequences of his absence on the tenants and the surrounding community. The main character, Lord Clonbrony's son, Lord Colambre, returns from his travels abroad to investigate the state of the estate and falls in love with a young Irish woman, Grace Nugent. The novel also delves into themes of class, identity, and the tensions between England and Ireland. Overall, ""The Absentee"" is a satirical and insightful portrayal of Irish society during a time of political and social change.Title refers to Irish landlords in England, circa 1800.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.