02219cam a22003133u 4500 10538 UtSlPG 20260610133243.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Birmingham, George A., 1865-1950 Hyacinth Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-01-23 Produced by David Widger "Hyacinth" by George A. Birmingham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the life of Æneas Conneally, a young man trained as a clergyman who has undergone a transformation from an enthusiastic missionary to a more humanized figure struggling to connect with his community and family after great personal loss. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Ireland, the narrative explores themes of faith, identity, and the complexities of society. The opening of the novel introduces the historical context of missionary efforts in Ireland aimed at converting Roman Catholics to Protestantism, particularly through the character of Æneas Conneally, who emerges as a dedicated figure of this movement. Following the loss of his mother and a series of disappointments, Æneas eventually finds meaning beyond his initial zeal as he marries and becomes a father to a son named Hyacinth. As the story progresses, it hints at Hyacinth's upcoming journey into education and the external changes in their village, alongside the personal tribulations of his father. The narrative uniquely combines the challenges of personal grief with the larger social and political scenarios of the time, setting the stage for intimate character development and societal commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Young men -- Fiction Ireland -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10538 52000 52000