George A. Birmingham

George A. Birmingham's Books and Stories

The Island Mystery

Literature

5.0

The Island Mystery by George A. Birmingham

Priscilla's Spies

Literature

5.0

Priscilla's Spies by George A. Birmingham

Gossamer

Literature

5.0

Gossamer by George A. Birmingham

The Red Hand of Ulster

Literature

5.0

The first few novels by James Owen Hannay, an Irish clergyman, who wrote under the name "George A. Birmingham," caused a national controversy and nearly imploded his career in the church when Catholics accused him of bigotry. Perhaps in response to this, Hannay's literary style changed to focus more on humor. The Red Hand of Ulster addresses the rift between Protestants and Catholics in Ireland with lighthearted humor and wit.

General John Regan

Literature

5.0

James Owen Hannay was an Irish clergyman who wrote dozens of novels, stories and plays under the pen name "George A. Birmingham." General John Regan is a sharp satirical play about a charming huckster who spearheads a campaign to honor a purported local hero by erecting a statue in his honor in the small Irish village of his birth. The drama hit too close to home when it was first staged in Ireland—locals rioted to protest the perceived slight against the Irish people.

Hyacinth

Literature

5.0

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