The Land-Leaguers (1884) - Anthony Trollope - Bog

The Land-Leaguers is a novel written by Anthony Trollope and published in 1884. The story is set in Ireland during the late 19th century, a time of great political and social upheaval. The Land League, a political movement that aimed to secure better rights for Irish tenant farmers, is at the center of the novel's plot.The protagonist of the story is a young Englishman named Reginald Morton, who travels to Ireland to manage his family's estate. He soon becomes embroiled in the conflict between the Land League and the landlords, and finds himself torn between his loyalty to his family and his sympathy for the tenant farmers.As the story unfolds, Morton becomes increasingly involved in the Land League's activities, and begins to develop a romantic interest in a young Irish woman named Mary O'Brien. However, their relationship is complicated by the political tensions of the time, as well as by the social and cultural differences between them.The Land-Leaguers explores themes of political activism, social justice, and cultural identity, and offers a nuanced portrayal of the complex relationships between the English and Irish during a period of great historical significance. Trollope's novel is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Victorian literature, and remains a powerful commentary on the enduring legacy of colonialism and political oppression.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.