The Tender Recollections Of Irene Macgillicuddy (1878)

The Tender Recollections Of Irene Macgillicuddy is a novel written by Laurence Oliphant and published in 1878. The book tells the story of Irene Macgillicuddy, a young woman who grows up in a wealthy and privileged family in Scotland. Irene is a sensitive and introspective character who struggles to find her place in the world and to understand her own emotions.The novel is structured as a series of recollections, with Irene looking back on her life and reflecting on the people and events that have shaped her. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, from her domineering mother to her gentle and compassionate father, from her troubled brother to the enigmatic and mysterious Mr. Stafford.As Irene navigates the complexities of her own feelings and relationships, she also grapples with larger societal issues, including the role of women in Victorian society and the tensions between tradition and progress. Through it all, she maintains a deep sense of empathy and compassion for those around her, even as she struggles to find her own place in the world.The Tender Recollections Of Irene Macgillicuddy is a beautifully written and deeply moving novel that offers a rich and nuanced portrait of life in Victorian Scotland. It is a testament to Oliphant's skill as a writer and his ability to capture the complexities of human emotion and experience.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.