Mononia: A Love Story of ‘Forty-Eight (1900)

Mononia: A Love Story of 'Forty-Eight is a novel written by Justin McCarthy and published in 1900. The story is set during the Irish Famine of 1848 and follows the life of a young Irishman named Maurice Bagenal. Maurice is a member of the Protestant Ascendancy, the ruling class of Ireland at the time, but he falls in love with a Catholic girl named Mononia O'Mara.As Maurice and Mononia's relationship develops, they are faced with the challenges of their differing social classes and religious beliefs. The novel also explores the political and social upheaval of the time, including the struggle for Irish independence and the tensions between Protestants and Catholics in Ireland.Throughout the story, McCarthy weaves in historical events and figures, such as Daniel O'Connell and the Young Irelanders, to provide a rich backdrop to the romantic plot. The novel ultimately explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in the face of adversity.Mononia: A Love Story of 'Forty-Eight is considered a classic of Irish literature and is praised for its vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and its portrayal of the complex relationships between different social and religious groups in Ireland during a tumultuous time in its history.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.