O'Donnel

O'Donnel: A National Tale is a novel written by Sydney Owenson, who published under the pen name Lady Morgan, in 1835. The book is set in Ireland during the late 18th century and tells the story of the O'Donnel family, who are Catholic landowners. The novel explores themes of Irish identity, nationalism, and the struggle for independence from British rule.The main character, Conolly O'Donnel, is a young man who is sent to England to be educated. While there, he becomes disillusioned with the English way of life and returns to Ireland, where he becomes involved in the Irish independence movement. Along the way, he falls in love with a Protestant woman named Ellen Hesketh, which causes tension between him and his family.The novel also features a cast of colorful characters, including a group of Irish rebels, a conniving English landlord, and a wise old priest. Lady Morgan uses these characters to explore the complex social and political landscape of Ireland during this time.Overall, O'Donnel: A National Tale is a powerful and moving novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of the Irish people during a tumultuous period in their history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature, history, or 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.