Lord Edward Fitzgerald: A Historical Romance (1896)

By M. McDonnell Bodkin

Book Overview

Lord Edward Fitzgerald: A Historical Romance is a novel written by Matthias McDonnell Bodkin and published in 1896. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Lord Edward Fitzgerald, an Irish aristocrat who was involved in the United Irishmen Rebellion of 1798. The novel follows Fitzgerald's life from his early days as a young man in Ireland to his involvement in the rebellion and eventual capture and death. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Pamela, who becomes his confidant and supporter throughout his struggles. The book is set against the backdrop of the political and social unrest in Ireland during the late 18th century, and explores themes of revolution, loyalty, and love. Bodkin's writing style is rich and descriptive, and he brings the characters and events of the time to life in vivid detail.Overall, Lord Edward Fitzgerald: A Historical Romance is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in Irish history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, politics, and culture.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: 1164200860
• ISBN13: 9781164200864
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 458 Pages
• Weight: 1.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"