The O'Donoghue: Tale of Ireland Fifty Years Ago

Charles James Lever (1806-1872) was an Irish novelist whose body of work provides a vivid account of 19th-century Irish life, alongside a rich tapestry of humor and pathos. Born in Dublin, Lever studied medicine at Trinity College and earned his medical degree from the University of Göttingen. Despite his medical background, Lever found his true calling in literature, and his experiences as a phys...