Glenanaar: A Story Of Irish Life (1905)

By Patrick Augustine Sheehan

Book Overview

Glenanaar: A Story of Irish Life is a novel written by Patrick Augustine Sheehan and first published in 1905. The story is set in the fictional village of Glenanaar in rural Ireland in the late 19th century. It follows the lives of the village's inhabitants, including the O'Driscoll family, who are struggling to make ends meet on their small farm, and Father Dan, the local priest who is trying to help the community through their troubles.The novel explores themes of poverty, religion, politics, and the struggle for Irish independence. It also delves into the complexities of human relationships and the challenges faced by individuals in a close-knit community.Throughout the book, Sheehan portrays the beauty and harshness of Irish rural life, with vivid descriptions of the landscape and the daily struggles of the characters. He also provides a glimpse into the political and social issues of the time, including the tensions between the Irish and English.Overall, Glenanaar: A Story of Irish Life is a poignant and insightful portrayal of rural Irish life in the late 19th century, with a focus on the resilience and strength of the community in the face of adversity.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: 1165382040
• ISBN13: 9781165382040
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"