Doonan: A Tale Of Sorrow And Of Joy (1887)

By Melville Gray

Book Overview

Doonan: A Tale Of Sorrow And Of Joy is a novel written by Melville Gray and first published in 1887. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a man named Doonan, who is born into poverty and struggles to make a life for himself. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Doonan remains determined to succeed and eventually becomes a successful businessman.The novel explores themes of perseverance, resilience, and the importance of hard work. It also touches on social issues of the time, such as poverty, class inequality, and the struggle for upward mobility. Throughout the story, Doonan encounters a variety of characters, some of whom help him along the way while others seek to hold him back.As the title suggests, the novel contains both moments of sorrow and joy. Doonan experiences great hardships and loss, but also finds love and happiness in unexpected places. The story ultimately celebrates the human spirit and the power of hope and determination.Overall, Doonan: A Tale Of Sorrow And Of Joy is a compelling and uplifting novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a man determined to overcome the odds and make a better life for himself.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: 112061225X
• ISBN13: 9781120612250
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 310 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"