原版英文小说The Absentee
In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlordsand tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes. Mr. Edgeworthtried to get the play produced on the London boards. Writing to heraunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, \'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw hemust, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlainwould not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty infinding actors for so many Irish characters.\'
In August 1811, we are told, she wrote a little play about landlordsand tenants for the children of her sister, Mrs. Beddoes. Mr. Edgeworthtried to get the play produced on the London boards. Writing to heraunt, Mrs. Ruxton, Maria says, \'Sheridan has answered as I foresaw hemust, that in the present state of this country the Lord Chamberlainwould not license THE ABSENTEE; besides there would be a difficulty infinding actors for so many Irish characters.\'