Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of Father Prout is a collection of essays, poems, and satirical pieces written by the Irish author and clergyman, Francis Sylvester Mahony, under the pseudonym ""Father Prout"". Mahony was known for his wit and humor, and this book features some of his most famous works, including ""The Bells of Shandon"", ""The Groves of Blarney"", and ""The Reliques of Father Prout"". The pieces in this book cover a wide range of topics, from Irish culture and history to politics and religion. Mahony's writing style is characterized by his use of puns, wordplay, and references to classical literature. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature and humor.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.
