Art Maguire Or The Broken Pledge - William Carleton - Bog

Art Maguire Or The Broken Pledge: A Narrative is a novel written by Irish author William Carleton and published in 1847. The story follows the life of Art Maguire, a young man who becomes a member of a secret society known as the Ribbonmen. The Ribbonmen are a group of Irish nationalists who are fighting for independence from British rule. Art becomes deeply involved in the organization and takes a pledge to never betray the cause. However, when he falls in love with a Protestant girl named Ellen, he begins to question his loyalty to the Ribbonmen. As Art struggles with his conflicting loyalties, he is forced to make a choice that will have far-reaching consequences for himself and those around him. The novel is a powerful exploration of the themes of loyalty, love, and identity, set against the backdrop of the turbulent political and social landscape of 19th-century Ireland. Carleton's vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and his depiction of the struggles of the Irish people make this novel 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.