The Bramleigs Of Bishop's Folly (1901)

By Charles Lever

Book Overview

""The Bramleigs of Bishop's Folly"" is a novel written by Charles Lever and published in 1901. It follows the story of the Bramleig family, who reside in the village of Bishop's Folly in Ireland. The family is led by the patriarch, Sir Harry Bramleig, who is a wealthy landowner and member of the British aristocracy. The novel explores the dynamics and relationships within the Bramleig family, including their romantic entanglements and financial troubles. It also delves into the wider social and political issues of the time, such as the tension between the British ruling class and the Irish nationalist movement. Throughout the novel, Lever employs his characteristic wit and humor, as well as his keen observation of human behavior. He paints a vivid picture of the Irish countryside and its inhabitants, while also providing a commentary on the changing social and political landscape of the early 20th century. Overall, ""The Bramleigs of Bishop's Folly"" is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the world of the Irish gentry at the turn of the century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164051229
• ISBN13: 9781164051220
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 572 Pages
• Weight: 1.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"