This memoir of Richard Lalor Sheil, the 19th-century Irish politician and playwright, provides a fascinating glimpse into Irish politics and society during a time of great turmoil and upheaval. Drawing on Sheil's personal writings and letters, as well as historical documents, this book offers a richly detailed portrait of one of Ireland's most influential figures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.