The O'Conors Of Castle Conor (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419175794)

The O'Conors Of Castle Conor is a historical novel written by Anthony Trollope. The story revolves around the O'Conor family, who are the owners of Castle Conor in Ireland. The novel is set in the mid-19th century and depicts the family's struggle to maintain their position and status in society amidst the changing political and social landscape of Ireland.The novel follows the lives of the O'Conor family members, including the patriarch, Sir Murrough O'Conor, his son, Owen, and his daughter, Ellen. The family is deeply rooted in Irish traditions and culture, and they are fiercely protective of their land and their way of life. However, as the novel progresses, they are forced to confront the challenges posed by the English aristocracy, who seek to exert their influence over the region.Throughout the novel, Trollope explores themes such as family loyalty, class conflict, and the struggle for independence. The characters are well-developed, and their motivations and actions are complex and nuanced. The novel also features vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and the social customs of the time.Overall, The O'Conors Of Castle Conor is a compelling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Ireland. It is a must-read for fans of Trollope's work, as well as anyone interested in Irish history and culture.We had an excellent run, in which I may make bold to say that I did not acquit myself badly. I stuck very close to the hounds, as did the whole of the O'Conor brood; and when the fellow contrived to earth himself, as he did, I received those compliments on my horse, which is the most approved praise which one fox-hunter ever gives to another.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.

Author: Anthony Trollope
ISBN-10: 1419175793
ISBN-13: 9781419175794
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.50w x 0.14d