The Wasted Island (1920)

The Wasted Island is a novel written by Irish author Eimar O'Duffy and first published in 1920. The story is set on a fictional island off the coast of Ireland, where the inhabitants live in poverty and are oppressed by a corrupt landlord. The main character, a young man named Michael, becomes involved in a revolutionary movement that seeks to overthrow the landlord and establish a new society based on equality and justice. Along the way, he falls in love with a local girl named Una and must navigate the challenges of their relationship amidst the chaos of the revolution. The novel is a powerful commentary on the social and political issues of early 20th century Ireland, and explores themes of justice, freedom, and the struggle for a better future. With its vivid descriptions of the island landscape and its complex characters, The Wasted Island is a compelling work of literary fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.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.