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Lay of an Irish Harp

Lay of an Irish Harp

Hardcover

RomanceHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1161438920
ISBN13: 9781161438925
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 94
Weight: 0.85
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Lay Of An Irish Harp is a novel written by Lady Sydney Owenson, an Irish novelist and musician, first published in 1807. The novel tells the story of Elinor, a young Irish girl who is forced to leave her home and family to live with her wealthy aunt in England. Elinor is torn between her love for her native Ireland and her desire to fit into English society. She finds solace in playing the harp, a traditional Irish instrument, and becomes a skilled musician. As she navigates the social and cultural differences between Ireland and England, Elinor also falls in love with a young Englishman named Edward, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural conflict, and the power of music to bridge divides. Lady Sydney Owenson's Lay Of An Irish Harp is a compelling and romantic tale that offers a unique perspective on Irish culture and history.WHAT need'st thou ask, or I reply? Mere WORDS are for the stupid many; I've ever thought a speaking look The sweetest eloquence of any!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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