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Rory O'More: A National Romance is a novel written by Irish novelist and songwriter, Samuel Lover, in 1839. The story is set in Ireland during the early 19th century and follows the life of the titular character, Rory O'More, a young Irishman who is deeply in love with Kathleen, the daughter of a wealthy English landlord.The novel explores the complex political and social issues of the time, including the tension between the Irish and English, the struggle for Irish independence, and the class divide between the wealthy landlords and the impoverished tenant farmers.As Rory's love for Kathleen grows, he becomes increasingly involved in the fight for Irish independence, leading a group of rebels against the English landlords. However, his loyalty to his cause is tested when he discovers that Kathleen's father is not the heartless oppressor he had believed him to be.Lover's writing style is characterized by his use of Irish dialect and his ability to capture the spirit of Irish culture and tradition. The novel is considered a classic of Irish literature and has been adapted into several stage productions and films over the years.Overall, Rory O'More: A National Romance is a gripping tale of love, loyalty, and political upheaval set against the backdrop of Ireland's struggle for independence.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.