This edition had all images removed.
Title: Confessions Of Con Cregan, the Irish Gil Blas
Note: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Confessions of Con Cregan, the Irish Gil Blas" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces a charming protagonist, Con Cregan, whose life begins in a humble cabin in Ireland, depicting his adventures as he navigates through the complexities of society, law, and fortune. This book promises a blend of humor, intrigue, and social commentary as Con seeks to establish his place in the world. At the start of the novel, the narrative is framed through the humorous and somewhat chaotic life of the protagonist's father, who is drawn into a comically deceitful scenario regarding a neighbor's inheritance. Con, overhearing his father's antics, gets a glimpse of the family dynamics and societal quirks that will shape his journey. The tale quickly shifts to Con's perspective and his desire to seek his fortune, ultimately leading him to Dublin. As Con embarks on this path, he encounters various characters and settings that highlight the contrasts between the upper and lower rungs of society, setting the tone for a story rich in adventure and character exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 32060
Published: Apr 19, 2010
Downloads: 192
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Confessions Of Con Cregan, the Irish Gil Blas
Note: Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "Confessions of Con Cregan, the Irish Gil Blas" by Charles James Lever is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story introduces a charming protagonist, Con Cregan, whose life begins in a humble cabin in Ireland, depicting his adventures as he navigates through the complexities of society, law, and fortune. This book promises a blend of humor, intrigue, and social commentary as Con seeks to establish his place in the world. At the start of the novel, the narrative is framed through the humorous and somewhat chaotic life of the protagonist's father, who is drawn into a comically deceitful scenario regarding a neighbor's inheritance. Con, overhearing his father's antics, gets a glimpse of the family dynamics and societal quirks that will shape his journey. The tale quickly shifts to Con's perspective and his desire to seek his fortune, ultimately leading him to Dublin. As Con embarks on this path, he encounters various characters and settings that highlight the contrasts between the upper and lower rungs of society, setting the tone for a story rich in adventure and character exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lever, Charles James, 1806-1872
Illustrator: Browne, Hablot Knight, 1815-1882
EBook No.: 32060
Published: Apr 19, 2010
Downloads: 192
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.