The Nugents Of Carriconna

The Nugents Of Carriconna

Tighe Hopkins

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781437310566
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The Nugents of Carriconna: An Irish Story is a novel written by Tighe Hopkins and first published in 1891. Set in Ireland, the story follows the lives of the Nugent family, who reside in the small town of Carriconna. The patriarch of the family, John Nugent, is a wealthy landowner who is well-respected in the community. However, his children have different ambitions and desires that often clash with their father’s expectations.The novel explores themes of family, love, loyalty, and the struggle between tradition and modernity. Through the characters of the Nugent family, the author paints a portrait of Irish society in the late 19th century, with its rigid class structure and tensions between the landed gentry and the working classes.As the story unfolds, the Nugent family faces a series of challenges that test their relationships and their values. John Nugent’s eldest son, Richard, falls in love with a woman from a lower social class, causing tension within the family. Meanwhile, his daughter, Mary, dreams of a career as a singer, but faces opposition from her father, who believes that women should focus on domestic duties.The Nugents of Carriconna: An Irish Story is a poignant and insightful portrayal of Irish life and culture in the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature, history, and society.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.

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