Moondyne (ePub)
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Moondyne by John Boyle O'Reilly is a semi-autobiographical novel which has much to say about the evils of transportation and the whole 19th century criminal justice system.
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Moondyne by John Boyle O'Reilly is a semi-autobiographical novel which has much to say about the evils of transportation and the whole 19th century criminal justice system.
Autoren-Porträt von John Boyle O'Reilly
John Boyle O'Reilly (1844-1890) was an Irish-born poet, novelist, and journalist celebrated for his impassioned writing on themes of identity, exile, and integrity. After participating in the Irish Fenian uprising against British rule, O'Reilly was exiled, famously escaping to America where he became a leading voice in the Irish-American community. His literary contributions include a distinct combination of revolutionary politics and romanticism, articulated in his acclaimed novel 'Moondyne' (1879). Set in Western Australia, Moondyne chronicles the experiences of an escaped Irish convict, reflecting O'Reilly's own penal servitude in a British colony. Capturing the spirit of adventure and an intense longing for justice, the book also illuminates O'Reilly's personal amalgamation of rebellion and resilience. As an editor of 'The Pilot', Boston's influential Irish newspaper, O'Reilly wielded his pen with the prowess of a cultural and moral arbiter, shaping the narrative of the Irish diaspora in America. His works resonate with the ethos of the downtrodden, and his literary style invokes a poetic reverence for freedom and the indomitable human spirit. O'Reilly's activism extended beyond the printed word; he played a key role in supporting movements for social change and labor rights, leaving a legacy as one of the most compelling Irish literary figures of the nineteenth century.
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- Autor: John Boyle O'Reilly
- 2022, 230 Seiten, Englisch
- Verlag: DigiCat
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- ISBN-13: 8596547019565
- Erscheinungsdatum: 29.05.2022
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