18th century

  • Castle Rackrent

    5 minutes read

    Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth  Castle Rackrent by Maria Edgeworth is one of the most important novels in early Irish literature and a foundational work in the development of regional fiction and social satire. Published in 1800, the book blends humor, realism, and sharp political insight to deliver a vivid picture of Anglo-Irish landlord society….

  • The Beggar’s Opera

    1 minute read

    The Beggar’s Opera by John Gay is a satirical ballad opera that cleverly critiques 18th-century politics, society, and corruption. Set in a criminal underworld mirroring upper-class behavior, it follows the story of the roguish highwayman Macheath, who is caught in a web of betrayal, love, and deceit. With humorous commentary on greed, hypocrisy, and power,…