The Old Knowledge (1901)

The Old Knowledge is a novel written by Stephen Lucius Gwynn and published in 1901. The story is set in rural Ireland and follows the lives of two families, the O'Neills and the Currans. The O'Neills are a wealthy family who have lived in the area for generations, while the Currans are newcomers who have recently moved to the area.The novel explores the themes of tradition, superstition, and the clash between old and new ways of life. The O'Neills cling to the old ways and the old knowledge, while the Currans are more modern and progressive. The arrival of the Currans in the area sparks tension and conflict between the two families, as well as within the community as a whole.As the story unfolds, the reader is drawn into the lives of the characters and their struggles to find their place in a changing world. The novel is written in a lyrical and poetic style, with vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and its people. The Old Knowledge is a timeless tale of love, loss, and the enduring power of tradition.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.