A Lad Of The O'Friels (1903)

A Lad of the O'Friels is a novel written by Seumas MacManus and first published in 1903. Set in the Irish countryside, the story follows the life of a young boy named Manus O'Friel. Manus is the son of a poor farmer and dreams of one day becoming a great scholar. However, his father is determined that he should follow in his footsteps and become a farmer. Despite his father's wishes, Manus is sent to school and excels in his studies, eventually winning a scholarship to attend university. Along the way, he falls in love with a girl named Nora, but their relationship is threatened by the animosity between their families. Throughout the novel, Manus must navigate the challenges of growing up in a rural community, including poverty, religious conflict, and political unrest. He is torn between his love for his family and his desire to pursue his own dreams. A Lad of the O'Friels is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, tradition, and the struggle for self-determination. It offers a vivid portrait of Irish life in the early 20th century and is considered a classic of Irish literature.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.