Irish Midsummer Night's Dream: A Legend Of The Shannon (1884)

An Irish Midsummer Night's Dream: A Legend of the Shannon is a novel written by John Bickerdyke and published in 1884. The story is set in Ireland and follows the lives of a group of characters who are caught up in a magical adventure during Midsummer Night. The central plot revolves around the love triangle between a young woman named Eily, her fianc����� Tom, and a wealthy landowner named Sir John. As the story progresses, the characters become entangled in a series of events that involve fairies, magic, and a quest to find a lost treasure. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a mischievous fairy king, a wise old woman, and a band of robbers. The novel is known for its lyrical prose, vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside, and its portrayal of the supernatural world. It is a classic example of Irish folklore and is considered to be one of Bickerdyke's most popular works.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.