The Star and the Shamrock: A Journey through Irish-American Identity

The Star and the Shamrock

by Jean Grainger

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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The Star and the Shamrock, published in 1857, is a novel by Irish writer Charles Kickham. Set during the Great Famine of the 1840s, it tells the story of Owen Kearney, a young Irish farmer who becomes involved in the secret society of Ribbonmen. The novel explores the themes of Irish nationalism, landownership, and the plight of the Irish peasantry during the Famine.

Irish-American Identity

The Star and the Shamrock has become a classic piece of Irish literature and has been widely read by Irish-Americans. The novel has been praised for its accurate depiction of Irish life in the mid-19th century, and has been credited with helping to shape Irish-American identity.

For Irish-Americans, the Star and the Shamrock has served as a reminder of their Irish heritage and has helped to keep Irish culture alive in the United States. The novel has also been used as a tool to teach Irish-Americans about their history and the struggles faced by their ancestors.

The Great Famine

The Great Famine was a period of mass starvation, disease, and emigration in Ireland from 1845 to 1852. The Famine was caused by a combination of factors, including a potato blight, government policies, and landlord evictions.

The Famine had a devastating impact on Ireland, with an estimated one million people dying from starvation or disease. Over two million people emigrated from Ireland during the Famine, mostly to the United States.

The Ribbonmen

The Ribbonmen were a secret society of Irish farmers and laborers that was active in Ireland during the 19th century. The Ribbonmen were opposed to British rule in Ireland and campaigned for land reform and other social reforms.

The Ribbonmen were often involved in violent acts, including arson and murder. The British government cracked down on the Ribbonmen in the 1840s, and the society was eventually suppressed.

The Star and the Shamrock is a powerful and moving novel that tells the story of the Irish people during a time of great hardship. The novel has been praised for its accurate depiction of Irish life in the mid-19th century, and has been credited with helping to shape Irish-American identity.

The Star and the Shamrock is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish history, Irish-American culture, or the Great Famine.

The Star and the Shamrock

by Jean Grainger

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2528 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	270 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE