Confessions Of Con Cregan, the Irish Gil Blas

Charles James Lever (1806–1872) was a notable Irish novelist of the 19th century, celebrated for his humor and vivid portrayal of the life of the itinerant Irish gentleman. Born on August 31, 1806, in Dublin, Lever embarked on a career in medicine after studying at Trinity College and the University of Göttingen, though it was in the literary domain that he would find his true calling. His first n...