The Confessions Of Con Cregan (1894) - Charles James Lever - Bog

""The Confessions of Con Cregan"" is a novel written by Charles James Lever and published in 1894. The book follows the life of the titular character, Con Cregan, who is a young Irishman born into poverty in the mid-19th century. Con's mother dies when he is young, and he is forced to fend for himself on the streets of Dublin. He quickly learns to be a skilled pickpocket and thief, and he eventually joins a gang of criminals.Con's life takes a turn when he is caught stealing from a wealthy family and is taken in by the family's patriarch, Sir Terence O'Fay. Sir Terence recognizes Con's potential and decides to educate him and help him turn his life around. Con becomes a well-educated and respected member of society, but he still struggles with his past and his criminal tendencies.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of class, identity, and redemption. Lever's writing is witty and entertaining, and he creates a vivid portrayal of 19th-century Ireland. ""The Confessions of Con Cregan"" is a classic of Irish literature and a must-read for anyone interested in the genre.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.