Lover, Samuel

Samuel (1797-1868), an Irish novelist and poet. He was born in Dublin and died on the Island of Jersey. In 1844-6 he toured Great Britain and America, giving a series of entertainments which he called Irish Evenings. Among his published tales and collections are Legends and Stories of Ireland, Rory O'More, Songs and Ballads, Handy Andy, Treasure Trove, Molly Bawn and The Low-backed Car.