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Desmond Sullivan
Desmond or Desmond's may refer to: Arts and entertainment * Desmond (novel), ''Desmond'' (novel), 1792 novel by Charlotte Turner Smith * ''Desmond's'', 1990s British television sitcom Ireland * Kingdom of Desmond, medieval Irish kingdom * Earl of Desmond, Irish aristocratic title * Desmond Rebellions, Irish rebellions during the 16th century led by the Earl of Desmond Science and technology * DESMOND (diabetes) (Diabetes Education and Self Management for Ongoing and Newly Diagnosed), a UK NHS diabetes education programme * Desmond (software), molecular dynamics simulation software * Storm Desmond, a windstorm in Britain and Ireland in 2015 Other uses * Desmond (name), a common given name and surname * Desmond (horse) (1896-1913), Thoroughbred racehorse * Desmond's (department store), a former US store * Desmond, slang term for the British undergraduate degree classification#Second Class Honours, British 2:2 degree classification See also * Desman, a tribe of aquatic mammals * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Desmond (novel)
''Desmond'' is an epistolary novel by Charlotte Smith, first published in 1792. The novel focuses on politics during the French Revolution. Unlike her previous and subsequent novels, Smith used ''Desmond'' to introduce her audiences to contemporary politics. While critics initially supported this element of ''Desmond'', the radicalism of the French Revolution and the "conservative mood among her audience" prompted Smith to "tone down" the political references in her novels. Plotline Volume 1 ''Letter 1'' Desmond to Mr. Bethel: The story begins in Bath, England where Smith introduces her hero Lionel Desmond. Desmond is a young, wealthy, and single man from England. Although he comes from a place of privilege, he is strong Jacobian supporter (meaning her supports the French Revolution). Although he is single, his affections are cast solely on a married woman who is named Geraldine Verney (Waverly is her maiden name). In this letter, Desmond writes to his friend Erasamus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |