
Fortunate Days (1886)
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ISBN10: 1104128470
ISBN13: 9781104128470
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104128470
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 4 2009
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.28
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fortunate Days is a novel written by Thomas Heney and first published in 1886. The story is set in Ireland during the late 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Jack O'Hara. Jack is a hardworking and ambitious individual who dreams of making a name for himself and achieving success in life.The novel begins with Jack's childhood and his early struggles to overcome poverty and social disadvantage. Despite these obstacles, Jack manages to secure an education and begins working as a clerk in a law firm. He quickly rises through the ranks and gains the attention of his employer, who offers him a partnership in the firm.As Jack's career and financial success grow, he becomes more and more involved in the political and social issues of his day. He becomes a passionate advocate for the rights of Irish workers and peasants, and works tirelessly to improve their lives.Along the way, Jack also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who shares his ideals and passions. Together, they navigate the challenges of building a life together in a society that is often hostile to their beliefs and values.Fortunate Days is a powerful and engaging novel that explores themes of social justice, love, and the struggle for personal and political freedom. It is a timeless story that resonates with readers today, and offers a vivid and compelling portrait of life in Ireland during a pivotal moment in its history.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.
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