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100 1 _aLever, Charles,
_d1806-1872
245 1 4 _aThe O'Donoghue: Tale of Ireland Fifty Years Ago
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-05-11
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The O'Donoghue: Tale of Ireland Fifty Years Ago" by Charles James Lever is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative is set in Ireland and follows the lives of various characters, including the titular O'Donoghue, as they navigate the complexities of their relationships, social status, and the stark contrasts of rural life during that period. With a focus on themes such as class struggle, identity, and the impact of British rule on the Irish populace, the book presents a rich tapestry of human experience against the backdrop of Ireland's beautiful yet rugged landscape. The opening of the tale introduces readers to the picturesque yet desolate valley of Glenflesk, emphasizing the solitude and hardship faced by its inhabitants. We meet a young man whose mood reflects a conflict between personal resentment and the socio-political realities surrounding him. The arrival of an Englishman, Sir Marmaduke Travers, and his daughter Sybella adds to the dynamic, as their contrasting experiences and reactions to the local poverty set the stage for unfolding drama. As we witness various interactions between the local people and the English newcomers, the stark differences in their worldviews emerge, hinting at the complexities of colonialism and the rich internal life of the Irish peasantry. The stage is set for a story that explores themes of resilience, cultural identity, and the fight against oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- Fiction
700 1 _aBrowne, Hablot Knight,
_d1815-1882
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32340
999 _c73186
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