Publisher's Synopsis
The MacDermots of Ballycloran is a novel written by the renowned British author, Anthony Trollope. It tells the story of a family of Irish landowners, the MacDermots, who struggle to maintain their social standing and financial stability in the face of changing times.The novel is set in the mid-nineteenth century, a time when Ireland was going through a period of social and political upheaval. The MacDermots are depicted as proud and fiercely independent, but also stubborn and resistant to change. Their way of life is threatened by the encroachment of modernity, as well as by their own family dynamics and personal failings.The central character of the novel is Thady MacDermot, the eldest son of the family. Thady is a complex and flawed character, torn between his loyalty to his family and his own desires and ambitions. He struggles to reconcile his love for his brother and sister with his resentment towards them for their perceived shortcomings.The MacDermots of Ballycloran is a novel that explores themes of family, loyalty, tradition, and change. It is a poignant and insightful portrait of a family and a society in transition, and a testament to Trollope's skill as a writer.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.
