Willy Reilly And His Dear Coleen Bawn

Willy Reilly and His Dear Coleen Bawn is a novel by William Carleton, first published in 1893. The story is set in Ireland during the early 19th century and follows the life of the eponymous protagonist, Willy Reilly, a young man from a wealthy family who falls in love with a beautiful and wealthy young woman named Eily O'Connor, also known as the Coleen Bawn. However, their love is opposed by Eily's father, who wants her to marry a rich and powerful landowner, and by Willy's own family, who disapprove of the match due to Eily's lower social status.The novel is based on a true story and is a vivid portrayal of the social and political tensions of the time. It explores themes such as love, class, power, and corruption, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the Irish gentry and the working-class people who served them. The novel is also notable for its use of Irish dialect and for its depiction of the Irish landscape and culture.Overall, Willy Reilly and His Dear Coleen Bawn is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a fascinating insight into Irish history and society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature, history, or culture.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.