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Novels by British authors reflecting the historical treatment of the Irish in British literature, highlighting the mistreatment of the Irish by the English.
Here is a list of novels by British authors that reflect the historical treatment of the Irish in British literature and highlight the mistreatment of the Irish by the English:
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Castle Rackrent (1800) by Maria Edgeworth: This novel tells the story of the Rackrent family from an Irish servant's perspective and provides a critique of the Anglo-Irish landlords' mismanagement.
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The Wild Irish Girl (1806) by Lady Morgan: The story features an English protagonist who learns about traditional Irish culture and the exploitation of the Irish by the British ruling class.
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The Absentee (1812) by Maria Edgeworth: The novel focuses on the issues created by Anglo-Irish landlords living in England and ignoring their responsibilities to their Irish tenants, leading to their exploitation.
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The History of Henry Esmond (1852) by William Makepeace Thackeray: The story is set during the Glorious Revolution and the subsequent Williamite War in Ireland, both of which had significant consequences for the Irish people.
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A Tale of Two Cities (1859) by Charles Dickens: While the main focus is on the French Revolution, it also touches upon the grim conditions of life in Ireland and includes a plot involving an Irish maid.
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Ivanhoe (1819) by Sir Walter Scott: This historical novel is set in England during the 12th century and features the fictional character of Brian de Bois-Guilbert, a Templar knight of Anglo-Irish descent who becomes embroiled in the conflict between the English knights and the Irish natives.
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Dubliners (1914) by James Joyce: This collection of short stories explores various aspects of Dublin life, including the effects of British colonial rule on the Irish people.
Although not written by a British author, the following Irish novel is worth mentioning for its portrayal of British oppression:
- The Great Hunger (1962) by Cecil Woodham-Smith: This non-fiction work provides a historical account of the British government's mishandling of the Irish Potato F
amine and its devastating impact on the Irish people.
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Specifically English authors please.
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Novels by English authors reflecting the historical treatment of the Irish in British literature, highlighting the mistreatment of the Irish by the English.