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Lever, Charles James
1806
1872
Lorrequer, Harry
O'Dowd, Cornelius
Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1
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"Charles O'Malley, The Irish Dragoon, Volume 1" by Charles James Lever is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The story centers around Charles O'Malley, a young Irish gentleman with a taste for adventure and a proclivity for mischief. Set against the backdrop of Ireland, the novel captures a vibrant tableau of society, politics, and military life that characterizes the period. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a stormy night at Daly's Club-House in Dublin, where three characters—Sir Harry Boyle, Count Billy Considine, and Godfrey O'Malley—gather for drinks amidst witty banter. Sir Harry struggles to write an obituary for Godfrey, who is comically found alive and well, setting the stage for O'Malley's inevitable political entanglements. As the narrative unfolds, the significance of O'Malley's reputation and his and his friends' eccentricities paint a lively portrait of the social dynamics of the time. The humor, camaraderie, and foreshadowing of O'Malley's escapades create immediate intrigue, inviting readers to dive deeper into the young dragoon’s unfolding adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Category: British Literature
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