Readings from Irish Authors. Humorous and Pathetic. Selected and Arranged by John A. Jennings. Dublin: Carson Bros, 1883. First Edition. Pp 256, [adverts]. Yellow paper boards, portrait to upper cover. Spine worn (paper covering lacking), covers faded; contents pages in good condition.

A charming late‑Victorian anthology showcasing the richness of nineteenth‑century Irish literary expression.

Jennings gathers a wide range of prose and verse, balancing comic sketches with sentimental and reflective pieces to illustrate the tonal breadth of Irish writing. The selections draws from both well‑known and lesser‑known authors, offering readers a curated glimpse into the national character as it was understood in the 1880s.