Love of Brothers by Katharine Tynan

The novel revolves around the lives of two brothers, one a poet and the other a soldier, who are bound together by their love for each other and their shared experiences. The story explores themes of loyalty, duty, and the complexities of male relationships. Through the characters' struggles and triumphs, the novel delves into the human condition, revealing the depths of brotherly love and its transformative power.

By Katharine Tynan · First published 1909 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance · 29 chapters · 89,853 words

First lines

Patsy Kenny, stud-groom to Sir Shawn O'Gara, a quiet man, devoted to his horses and having a wonderful way with them, sometimes allowed his mind to wander back to the night Mr. Terence Comerford was killed and the days that followed.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Katharine Tynan
• Date: 1909 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Coming-of-Age
• Length: 89,853 words
• Structure: 29 chapters, 1,717 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

• Literary Fiction — The book explores complex themes of familial relationships and emotional depth, characteristic of literary fiction.
• Historical Fiction — The setting and context reflect historical elements that influence the characters and plot.
• Romance — Romantic relationships and emotional connections are central to the narrative.
• Drama — The story contains dramatic elements that highlight personal and interpersonal conflicts.

Tags

Romance · Fiction · Novel · Irish Literature · 19th Century Fiction · Family Drama · Coming of Age · Social Class · Love Story · Friendship · Siblings · Youthful Innocence

Contents

• O'Garas of Castle Talbot
• Patsy Remembers
• A Tea Party
• From the Past
• The Haven
• Stella
• Brady's Bull
• Sir Shawn Sees a Ghost
• The Letter
• Mrs. Wade
• The only Pretty Ring-Time
• Mother-Love
• The Old Love
• Stella Goes Visiting
• The Shadow
• The Dead Hand
• Miss Brennan
• The Daughter
• Anger Cruel as Death
• Sir Shawn has a Visitor
• Stella is Sick
• A Sudden Blow
• The Home-Coming
• The Sick Watchers
• In which Terry Finds a Dead Man
• Mother and Daughter
• The Story is Told
• The Vigil
• The Lakh of Rupees

More by Katharine Tynan

• The Ugly Duckling (1914)
• The House in the Forest (1920)
• The Heart of a Grand-father (1905)
• Michael Godwin's Xmas Box (1911)
• The Gentlemen in Possession (1914)
• The Lost Galleon (1902)
• The Story of Bawn (1897)
• Mary Gray (1905)
• All works by Katharine Tynan