In "Confessions Of Con Cregan, the Irish Gil Blas," Charles James Lever weaves a vibrant tale that merges humor with a keen observation of 19th-century Irish society. Presented through the episodic adventures of its protagonist, Con Cregan, the novel employs a lively narrative style reminiscent of the picaresque tradition, drawing comparisons to Spain's "Gil Blas". Lever's rich characterizations a...