The Life of Charles Stewart Parnell is a two-volume biography of the Irish political leader by Richard Barry O'Brien. Parnell was a key figure in the Irish Home Rule movement and a member of Parliament from 1875 until his death in 1891. The biography covers Parnell's life and his political career, including his controversial relationships with Kitty O'Shea and the Irish National Land League. This edition includes a new introduction by historian Patrick Maume. 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.