Bag om A Lad Of The O'Friels (1903)
A Lad of the O'Friels is a novel by Irish author Seumas MacManus, first published in 1903. The story is set in the fictional Irish village of Drumboe and follows the life of a young boy named Manus O'Friel. Manus is the son of a poor farmer and dreams of one day becoming a great scholar. However, his father has other plans for him and wants him to take over the family farm.Despite his father's wishes, Manus continues to pursue his love of learning and spends his free time reading books and studying. He also befriends a local schoolteacher who helps him with his studies and encourages him to follow his dreams.As Manus grows older, he faces many challenges and obstacles, including his father's disapproval and the harsh realities of life in rural Ireland. However, he remains determined to achieve his goals and eventually earns a scholarship to study at a prestigious university in Dublin.A Lad of the O'Friels is a touching and inspiring coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, tradition, and the pursuit of one's dreams. MacManus's vivid descriptions of Irish life and culture make the novel a captivating read for anyone interested in Irish literature or history.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.
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