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Ireland -- History -- Rebellion of 1798 -- Fiction Books
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Caroline Lamb
Glenarvon, Volume 1 (of 3)
"Glenarvon, Volume 1 (of 3)" by Lady Caroline Lamb is a novel published in 1816. Set during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, this scandalous work tells the story of innocent bride Calantha, who is corrupted by the rakish Lord Glenarvon, leading to their mutual destruction. The novel created a sensation by satirizing London's elite Whig society with thinly veiled portraits of real figures—including an unflattering depiction of Lord Byron as the title character. Its publication ruined Lamb's reputation and left her socially outcast.
Caroline Lamb
Glenarvon, Volume 2 (of 3)
"Glenarvon, Volume 2 (of 3)" by Lady Caroline Lamb is a novel published in 1816. Set during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, this scandalous work tells the story of innocent young bride Calantha, who falls under the spell of the rakish Lord Glenarvon, leading toward their mutual destruction. The novel satirizes Whig society while offering thinly veiled portraits of real people, including an unflattering depiction of Lord Byron. Its publication created a sensation that captivated readers but devastated Lamb's reputation in fashionable society.
Caroline Lamb
Glenarvon, Volume 3 (of 3)
"Glenarvon, Volume 3 (of 3)" by Lady Caroline Lamb is a novel published in 1816. Set during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, this scandalous work features the rakish Lord Glenarvon, who corrupts the innocent young bride Calantha, leading to their mutual ruin. The novel satirized London's elite Whig society with thinly veiled portraits of real figures, including Lamb's ex-lover Lord Byron. Though wildly successful with readers, its melodramatic scenes and unflattering depictions caused outrage among society's leaders, destroying Lamb's reputation forever.
George A. Birmingham
The Northern Iron
"The Northern Iron" by George A. Birmingham is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in 1798, during a time of political turbulence in Ireland, focusing on themes of identity, friendship, and rebellion. The main characters include the minister's son, Neal Ward, who is caught between loyalty to his family and his burgeoning feelings for Una St. Clair, as well as the enigmatic Donald Ward, Neal's uncle who returns from America with a troubled past. At the start of the novel, the author vividly depicts the coastal landscape of Northern Ireland and introduces readers to the Reverend Micah Ward and his son, Neal. Neal is a bright young man grappling with his father's strict discipline while yearning for freedom and friendship with the local gentry. We also meet Una St. Clair, who, along with her brother Maurice, holds a special place in Neal's life. The opening scenes establish a sense of growing tension, as the political undercurrents of rebellion and a looming confrontation with the government create a backdrop for personal and societal conflicts. The narrative raises questions about loyalty, the impact of historical events on personal relationships, and the struggle for justice in a turbulent period.
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