The O’Donoghue

The O’Donoghue

Charles James Lever

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104317966
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The O’Donoghue: A Tale of Ireland Fifty Years Ago is a novel written by Charles James Lever and first published in 1845. The story follows the life of Cornelius O’Donoghue, a wealthy landowner in Ireland during the early 19th century. The novel is set against the backdrop of the political and social upheaval that was taking place in Ireland at the time, including the Great Famine and the struggle for Irish independence.The story begins with Cornelius O’Donoghue’s return to his ancestral home, the Castle of Glenflesk, after spending many years abroad. He finds that his estate has fallen into disrepair and his tenants are suffering from poverty and famine. Cornelius sets out to restore his estate and help his tenants, but he soon finds himself caught up in the political turmoil of the time.As the story unfolds, Cornelius becomes involved in the struggle for Irish independence and falls in love with a young Irish woman named Eily O’Connor. Together, they fight for the rights of the Irish people and face many challenges along the way.The O’Donoghue is a powerful and emotional tale that captures the spirit of Ireland during a time of great change and upheaval. It is a story of love, loss, and the struggle for freedom, and it remains a classic of Irish literature to this day.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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