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Geoffrey Austin, Student (1895)

Geoffrey Austin, Student (1895)

Sheehan, Patrick A.

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ISBN10: 116427533X
ISBN13: 9781164275336
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 224
Weight: 1.10
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Geoffrey Austin, Student (1895) is a novel written by Patrick A. Sheehan. The book is set in Ireland in the late 19th century and follows the life of its titular character, Geoffrey Austin, a young man who is determined to succeed academically and socially despite his humble background. Geoffrey is a hardworking and ambitious student who dreams of attending Trinity College in Dublin, the most prestigious university in Ireland. However, his plans are put in jeopardy when his father dies, leaving him and his family in dire financial straits. Despite this setback, Geoffrey is determined to continue his studies and works tirelessly to earn a scholarship to Trinity College. Along the way, Geoffrey encounters many challenges and obstacles, including prejudice and discrimination from his wealthier classmates and the threat of expulsion due to his inability to pay his tuition. However, he perseveres and eventually achieves his goal of attending Trinity College, where he excels academically and becomes a respected member of the student body. Throughout the novel, Sheehan explores themes of social class, perseverance, and the power of education to transform lives. The book is a compelling portrait of a young man's journey to success in the face of adversity and is considered a classic of Irish literature.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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