Daireen. Complete by Frank Frankfort Moore
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"Daireen" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Standish Macnamara, the heir to the once-illustrious Macnamara family in Munster, and his tumultuous relationship with his father, The Macnamara. As their dialogue reveals the remnants of ancestral pride and contrasting modern sensibilities, the plot unfolds with themes of love, identity, and the struggle against tradition, highlighted by Standish's affection for Daireen Gerald, a
member of the upstart Gerald family. The opening of the novel introduces us to a strained father-son relationship through a humorous yet poignant exchange between The Macnamara and Standish. The Macnamara, eager to uphold his family's noble lineage, pressures Standish to pursue Daireen. However, Standish is torn between duty and his personal feelings, expressing disdain for the expectations placed upon him by his father and society. The narrative cleverly blends humor and pathos as The Macnamara’s pride and Standish's frustration ultimately set the stage for conflicts that promise to unfold, foreshadowing a deeper exploration of their characters and the societal norms surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Moore, Frank Frankfort, 1855-1931 |
|---|---|
| Title | Daireen. Complete |
| Credits |
Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51938 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51938-8 |
| Release Date | May 2, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 551 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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