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Samuel Lover was a prominent Irish novelist recognized for his works that frequently portrayed the social and political realities of his era. Born on February 24, 1797, Lover's writing career spanned several decades, producing a number of influential novels. He passed away on July 6, 1868.

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“Where's the snow That fell the year that's fled--where's the snow?”

Years Snow

Book:The Lyrics of Ireland. Edited and Annotated by S. Lover

Source: The Lyrics of Ireland. Edited and Annotated by S. Lover

“To return after long years of painful absence to some place which has been the scene of our former joys, and whence the force of circumstance, and not choice, has driven us, is oppressive to the heart.”

Years Heart Long Has Beens Joy Choices Force Return Circumstances Scene Painful Driven Absence Former

Book:Handy Andy: A Tale of Irish Life

Source: Handy Andy: A Tale of Irish Life

“What is wine? It is the grape present in another form; its essence is there, though the fruit which produced it grew thousands of miles away, and perished years ago. So the object of many a tender thought may be spiritually present, in defiance of space - and fond recollections cherished in defiance of time.”

Years May Form Space Objects Grew Years Ago Essence Wine Fruit Miles Grapes Defiance Recollection Miles Away

Book:Handy Andy: a tale of Irish life ... With eleven illustrations by John Proctor

Source: Handy Andy: a tale of Irish life ... With eleven illustrations by John Proctor