Glenmornan (1918)
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ISBN10: 1120243408
ISBN13: 9781120243409
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120243409
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 312
Weight: 1.38
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Glenmornan is a novel written by Patrick MacGill and published in 1918. The story is set in the fictional Irish village of Glenmornan during the early 20th century, a time of great political and social upheaval in Ireland. The novel follows the lives of the villagers, including the protagonist, Michael Carney, a young man who dreams of leaving Glenmornan for a better life in America. As the story unfolds, Michael becomes involved in the Irish nationalist movement, which seeks to overthrow British rule in Ireland. He joins the local branch of the Irish Volunteers and becomes embroiled in a plot to smuggle guns and ammunition into the country. Meanwhile, Michael's love life becomes complicated when he falls in love with two women: Mary Gallagher, a local girl from Glenmornan, and Peggy O'Neill, an American woman who has come to Ireland to support the nationalist cause. Michael must navigate his feelings for both women while also dealing with the dangers and uncertainties of the political situation in Ireland. Glenmornan is a powerful and poignant novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, and patriotism in the context of a turbulent historical period. MacGill's vivid descriptions of Irish village life and his portrayal of the struggles of ordinary people caught up in political turmoil make this book a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history and literature.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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