The Story of Bawn by Katharine Tynan

This novel is a romance that takes place in Ireland during the late 19th century. It revolves around the life of a young woman who returns to her family's estate after being educated abroad. She becomes involved with a local man, but their social differences and the constraints of their time period create tension in their relationship.

By Katharine Tynan · First published 1897 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction · 40 chapters · 72,905 words

First lines

I am Bawn Devereux, and I have lived as long as I remember at Aghadoe Abbey with my grandfather and grandmother, the Lord and Lady St. Leger.

At one time we were a family of five. There was my Uncle Luke, and there was my cousin Theobald.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Katharine Tynan
• Date: 1897 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Historical Fiction, Romance, Literary Fiction, Coming-of-Age, Drama
• Length: 72,905 words
• Structure: 40 chapters, 1,368 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against a historical backdrop, exploring themes and events relevant to the time period.
• Romance — Central to the plot are romantic relationships that drive character development and conflict.
• Literary Fiction — The writing style emphasizes character introspection and thematic depth, characteristic of literary works.
• Coming-of-Age — The protagonist undergoes significant personal growth and self-discovery throughout the story.

Tags

Irish Literature · Fiction · Novel · Romance · Historical Fiction · 19th Century Setting · Social Class · Love Story · Family Drama · Coming of Age · Female Protagonist · Marriage

Contents

• Myself
• The Ghosts
• The Creamery
• Richard Dawson
• The Nurse
• One Side of a Story
• Old, Unhappy, Far-Off Things
• The Stile in the Wood
• A Rough Lover
• The Trap
• The Friend
• The Enemy
• Enlightenment
• The Miniature
• The Empty House
• The Portrait
• The will of Others
• Flight
• The Crying in the Night
• An Eavesdropper
• The New Maid
• The Dinner-Party
• The Bargain
• The Blow Falls
• The Lover
• The Tribunal
• Brosna
• The Quick and the Dead
• The Sickness
• The Dark Days
• The Wedding-Dress
• The New Home
• The End of It
• The Knocking at the Door
• The Messenger
• The Old Lovers
• The Judgment of God
• Confession
• The Bridegroom Comes
• King Cophetua

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)
• Mary Gray (1905)
• Love of Brothers (1909)
• All works by Katharine Tynan