The Wasted Island (1920)

The Wasted Island is a novel written by Eimar O'Duffy and first published in 1920. The story is set in a fictional island nation called Innishrone, located off the coast of Ireland. The protagonist of the story is a young man named Michael Comyn, who returns to Innishrone after spending several years in America. He is shocked to find that the island has become a wasteland, with the once-prosperous fishing industry in decline and the people living in poverty.Michael becomes involved in a political movement that aims to overthrow the corrupt ruling class and establish a new government that will work for the benefit of the people. He falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is also involved in the movement. Together, they work to organize the people and bring about change.The novel is a commentary on the political and social situation in Ireland at the time, with themes of nationalism, revolution, and the struggle for independence. It also explores the tension between tradition and modernity, as the people of Innishrone grapple with the changes brought about by industrialization and globalization.Overall, The Wasted Island is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the history and culture of Ireland.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.