Publisher's Synopsis
The Zozimus Papers is a collection of short stories and legends written by Michael Moran and first published in 1889. The book is divided into two parts - the first part contains a series of humorous and satirical stories, while the second part is made up of sentimental and romantic tales.The stories in the first part of the book are written in a light-hearted and often comical tone, and poke fun at various aspects of Irish society and culture. They feature a range of eccentric characters, such as the mischievous and cunning Paddy O'Flaherty, the pompous and self-important Sir Timothy Twaddle, and the bumbling and hapless Father O'Finnegan.The second part of the book is more sentimental in nature, and contains a series of romantic tales and legends. These stories are written in a more serious tone and explore themes such as love, loss, and redemption. They feature characters such as the brave and noble Con O'Leary, the beautiful and kind-hearted Eileen O'Connor, and the tragic and doomed lovers, Dermot and Grainne.Overall, The Zozimus Papers is a charming and entertaining collection of stories that provides a fascinating insight into Irish life and culture in the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
