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The Kellys and the O'Kellys

by Anthony Trollope · 1848

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The Kellys and the O'Kellys (1848) is a humorous comparison of the romantic pursuits of the landed gentry (Francis O'Kelly, Lord Ballindine) and his Catholic tenant (Martin Kelly). Two short stories deal with Ireland ("The O'Conors of Castle Conor, County Mayo" and "Father Giles of Ballymoy".)

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VictorianVictorianMore like thisLess of thisIrelandIrelandMore like thisLess of this
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adult
Length
long · 537 pages

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