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The Oppidan (1922)

The Oppidan (1922)

Leslie, Shane

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ISBN10: 1164387618
ISBN13: 9781164387619
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.60
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Oppidan is a novel written by Shane Leslie and was first published in 1922. The story is set in the fictional town of Oppidum, which is a small, isolated community in the west of Ireland. The novel follows the life of the main character, Richard Talbot, who is a member of the local gentry and the heir to the Talbot estate.Richard is a young man who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is torn between his loyalty to his family and his desire to break free from the constraints of his class and upbringing. As the story unfolds, Richard becomes involved in a number of romantic entanglements and political intrigues, which test his loyalties and force him to confront his own values and beliefs.The Oppidan is a richly detailed novel that explores themes of love, loyalty, class, and identity. It is a vivid portrayal of life in rural Ireland during the early 20th century and offers a fascinating glimpse into a world that has long since disappeared. The novel is written in a lyrical style that captures the beauty and complexity of the Irish landscape and the people who inhabit it.Overall, The Oppidan is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories about the complexities of human relationships. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.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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