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Title: The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim
Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of
William Carleton, Volume Three

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim" by William Carleton is a collection of stories that examines the lives, customs, and social dynamics of the Irish peasantry, likely written in the mid-19th century. The primary setting revolves around the rural community and its interactions with the local clergy, particularly through the character of Reverend Philemy M'Guirk, the parish priest, who is depicted engaging with various parishioners in a humorous and insightful way. The book offers readers a glimpse into the cultural and religious practices of Irish rural society, highlighting both the comedies and challenges faced by its characters. The opening of the book presents a scene from a Sunday mass where the Reverend M'Guirk announces the upcoming Stations, a parish tradition involving a series of gatherings for confession and community support. The dialogue showcases interactions between the priest and his congregation, where characters like Phaddhy Sheemus Phaddhy, who has recently come into wealth, try to navigate their new standing while balancing respect for the priest's authority with their own sense of humor and individuality. The light-hearted yet revealing exchanges illustrate the intricacies of class and faith within the community, setting the stage for exploring the characters' lives in greater detail throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Carleton, William, 1794-1869

Illustrator: Flanery, M. L.

EBook No.: 16013

Published: Jun 7, 2005

Downloads: 254

Language: English

Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim
Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of
William Carleton, Volume Three

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim" by William Carleton is a collection of stories that examines the lives, customs, and social dynamics of the Irish peasantry, likely written in the mid-19th century. The primary setting revolves around the rural community and its interactions with the local clergy, particularly through the character of Reverend Philemy M'Guirk, the parish priest, who is depicted engaging with various parishioners in a humorous and insightful way. The book offers readers a glimpse into the cultural and religious practices of Irish rural society, highlighting both the comedies and challenges faced by its characters. The opening of the book presents a scene from a Sunday mass where the Reverend M'Guirk announces the upcoming Stations, a parish tradition involving a series of gatherings for confession and community support. The dialogue showcases interactions between the priest and his congregation, where characters like Phaddhy Sheemus Phaddhy, who has recently come into wealth, try to navigate their new standing while balancing respect for the priest's authority with their own sense of humor and individuality. The light-hearted yet revealing exchanges illustrate the intricacies of class and faith within the community, setting the stage for exploring the characters' lives in greater detail throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 67.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Carleton, William, 1794-1869

Illustrator: Flanery, M. L.

EBook No.: 16013

Published: Jun 7, 2005

Downloads: 254

Language: English

Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.