Maria Edgeworth 's novel 'Castle Rackrent'. First published 1800. Illustration by Chris Hammond in 1894 edition. Satire of Anglo-Irish landlords. First published 1800. Caption reads: 'He told her to my face that she should not put on her weeds before her husband's death.' Irish author, 1 January 1767- 22 May 1849. (Photo by Culture Club/Getty Images)
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