"The Jessamy Bride" by Frank Frankfort Moore is a historical story that takes place in the vibrant 1700s, bringing to life famous people like Dr. Samuel Johnson, Oliver Goldsmith, and Edmund Burke as they engage in lively discussions. The story explores the bonds of friendship, passionate disagreements about art, and the complexities of love, particularly the apparent fondness that Mary Horneck, called the "Jessamy Bride," has for Goldsmith. The story begins with a dinner party at the Crown and Anchor tavern, showcasing the energetic interactions between well-known writers and actors. The dialogue varies from lighthearted jokes to serious thoughts on whether acting is a real art. This lively scene, filled with social and artistic tension, is soon disturbed by the arrival of Goldsmith's cousin, the Dean, which leads to awkward announcements and family connections that hint at potential romantic problems and misunderstandings occurring during the narrative.
The Jessamy Bride
By Frank Frankfort Moore
In the bustling world of 18th-century London, a woman's affection ignites drama among brilliant minds, blurring the lines between friendship, art, and love.
Summary
About the AuthorFrank Frankfort Moore (1855–1931) was an Irish journalist, novelist, dramatist, and poet. He was a Belfast Protestant and a unionist, but his historical fiction during the years of Home Rule agitation did not shy from themes of Irish-Catholic dispossession.
Frank Frankfort Moore (1855–1931) was an Irish journalist, novelist, dramatist, and poet. He was a Belfast Protestant and a unionist, but his historical fiction during the years of Home Rule agitation did not shy from themes of Irish-Catholic dispossession.
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