General John Regan by George A. Birmingham
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| Author | Birmingham, George A., 1865-1950 |
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| Title | General John Regan |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "General John Regan" by George A. Birmingham is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book is set in a small Irish town called Ballymoy and revolves around a quirky ensemble of characters including Constable Moriarty, Sergeant Colgan, and an American named Mr. Billing, who arrives in town to write a biography of General John Regan, a figure of some historical significance. The narrative weaves themes of local politics, community quirks, and a burgeoning plan to erect a statue in honor of this mysterious general. The opening of the story introduces readers to the austere environment of the Irish police barrack where Constable Moriarty finds himself grappling with boredom on a sweltering day. As he daydreams and interacts with the local peasant girl Mary Ellen, an opulent motor car arrives, attracting the attention of Moriarty and the townsfolk. Mr. Billing exits the car, revealing his intent to pay homage to General Regan, which catalyzes a series of comedic misunderstandings among the town's residents about the general's identity and the feasibility of erecting a statue in his name. Gallagher, the local newspaper editor, finds himself caught in a web of deception and local lore as they sidestep questions regarding the statue and the true history of General Regan, setting the stage for further intrigue and humor in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24073 |
| Release Date | Jan 23, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 81 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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