Publisher's Synopsis
""The Grinding Organ"" is a novel written by Maria Edgeworth, first published in 1801. The story is set in Ireland and follows the life of a young man named Harry, who is the son of a wealthy landlord. Harry is a talented musician and dreams of becoming a professional musician. However, his father disapproves of his son's passion for music and wants him to focus on managing the family's estate.The novel explores the themes of class, family, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. Harry's struggle to pursue his passion and break free from his father's expectations is contrasted with the lives of the tenant farmers on the estate who are oppressed by the landlord's power.The title of the novel refers to the grinding organ, a musical instrument that Harry plays and becomes a symbol of his rebellion against his father's authority. The novel also features a romantic subplot between Harry and a young woman named Caroline, who shares his love of music and supports his dreams.Overall, ""The Grinding Organ"" is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of family relationships, social class, and the pursuit of individual passions in a society that values tradition and conformity.I'll tell mamma, and she shall scold you both with a vengeance; and then how will you look, eh! Miss Crop, the conjuror! How came you to cut your hair all off your ugly forehead? tell me that! And you, Mrs. Decorum, when did you swallow the poker? tell me that. Aye, aye, you find I have a tongue as well as mamma; so give me the rose, or I'll scold you again and again.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.
