When We Were Boys: A Novel (1890)

By William O'Brien

Book Overview

When We Were Boys: A Novel (1890) is a literary work by William O�������Brien that explores the story of two boys, John and Denis, growing up in Ireland during the 19th century. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Irish Land War, a period of political and social unrest in Ireland characterized by a struggle between tenant farmers and their landlords.The story is told from the perspective of John, who is the son of a wealthy landlord, and Denis, who is the son of a tenant farmer. Despite their different backgrounds, the two boys form a close friendship and spend their childhood exploring the Irish countryside and dreaming of a better future.As they grow older, John and Denis become increasingly aware of the social and political tensions that surround them. John struggles with his loyalty to his family and their privileged position, while Denis becomes increasingly involved in the fight for Irish independence.The novel is a poignant exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the complexities of Irish identity during a turbulent period in Irish history. Through the eyes of John and Denis, O�������Brien offers a powerful commentary on the social and political issues that shaped Ireland in the late 19th century.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: 1165165325
• ISBN13: 9781165165322
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 576 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"