Daireen. Volume 1 of 2 by Frank Frankfort Moore
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"Daireen. Volume 1 of 2" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Standish O'Dermot Macnamara, the son of The Macnamara, who is the last representative of an ancient royal lineage in Ireland. The book explores themes of familial pride, love, and the social aspirations of the characters as they navigate their identities and destinies in the context of fading nobility. The opening
of the novel introduces us to The Macnamara and his son, Standish, in a humorous and somewhat poignant dialogue about their noble heritage. The father urges Standish to embrace his lineage and consider marrying Daireen Gerald, a member of a rival, more modern family. While The Macnamara clings to the grandeur of their past, Standish expresses discontent and frustration with their present situation, hinting at a deeper internal conflict. This initial interaction sets the stage for their impending visit to the Geralds while highlighting the tensions between duty, family expectations, and personal desires as they prepare to confront the realities of their social dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Daireen. Volume 1 of 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51936 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51936-4 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 469 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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