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Robert Emmet

- A Historical Romance

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Robert Emmet: A Historical Romance is a novel written by Stephen Gwynn, first published in 1918. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Robert Emmet, an Irish nationalist and revolutionary who led an unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in 1803. The novel follows Emmet's life from his childhood in Dublin to his involvement in revolutionary activities and his eventual execution. The story is told from the perspective of Emmet's fictional lover, Eileen O'Connor, who is also involved in the rebellion. Gwynn's novel portrays Emmet as a heroic figure who is driven by his love for Ireland and his desire for independence. The book also explores the complex relationships between the different factions of Irish nationalists and the challenges they faced in their struggle against British rule. Overall, Robert Emmet: A Historical Romance is a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of Ireland's most famous revolutionaries, and a compelling story of love, loyalty, and political idealism.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163788011
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 342
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 458 g.
  • BLACK NOVEMBER
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 26. november 2024

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Robert Emmet: A Historical Romance is a novel written by Stephen Gwynn, first published in 1918. The book is a fictionalized account of the life of Robert Emmet, an Irish nationalist and revolutionary who led an unsuccessful rebellion against British rule in 1803. The novel follows Emmet's life from his childhood in Dublin to his involvement in revolutionary activities and his eventual execution. The story is told from the perspective of Emmet's fictional lover, Eileen O'Connor, who is also involved in the rebellion. Gwynn's novel portrays Emmet as a heroic figure who is driven by his love for Ireland and his desire for independence. The book also explores the complex relationships between the different factions of Irish nationalists and the challenges they faced in their struggle against British rule. Overall, Robert Emmet: A Historical Romance is a vivid and engaging portrayal of one of Ireland's most famous revolutionaries, and a compelling story of love, loyalty, and political idealism.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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