Ballyblunder: An Irish Story (1860)

By Anonymous

Book Overview

Ballyblunder: An Irish Story is a novel published in 1860 by an anonymous author. The story is set in the fictional town of Ballyblunder in Ireland and follows the lives of the town's inhabitants. The novel is a satirical commentary on Irish society, politics, and religion during the mid-19th century.The main character is a young man named Pat Brady, who is determined to make a name for himself in Ballyblunder. He becomes involved in local politics and tries to improve the town's infrastructure, but his efforts are met with resistance from the corrupt local officials.The novel also explores the religious tensions in Ireland at the time, with a subplot involving a Catholic priest and a Protestant minister who are both vying for the attention of a wealthy widow. The novel satirizes the hypocrisy and sectarianism of both sides.Ballyblunder: An Irish Story is a humorous and entertaining novel that provides a window into the social and political issues of Ireland in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable historical document as well as an enjoyable read.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436785235
• ISBN13: 9781436785235
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"