Project Gutenberg 2015-02-28 Public domain in the USA. 133 Eschenbach, Olga Burg, Maria Trauermantel Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland; with Other Tales Molly and Kitty / Olga Eschenbach -- The young artist / Maria Burg -- Benevolence and gratitude / Olga Eschenbach. Produced by Cindy Horton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Molly and Kitty, or Peasant Life in Ireland; with Other Tales" by Olga Eschenbach et al. is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The opening tale, "Molly and Kitty," introduces readers to the harsh realities of peasant life in Ireland through the plight of two sisters, Molly and Kitty, who endure severe poverty and familial struggles. The narrative unfolds against a backdrop of social injustice and personal sacrifice, exploring themes of love, perseverance, and the indomitable spirit of humanity amid despair. At the start of the tale, the setting is described as desolate, highlighting the miserable conditions of the hovels where the impoverished Irish live. The primary focus is on Molly, a young maiden who takes care of her blind sister, Kitty, as they face the trauma of hunger and the absence of their father. Their father's return becomes a source of anxiety for Molly, suggesting that his presence might herald change or impending misfortune. Ultimately, Molly embodies strength and hope, steadfast in her love for her sister even as they both are confronted with the relentless hardships of their lives. As the story develops, it becomes clear that their survival is intricately tied to themes of family bonds, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit against overwhelming odds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Gratitude -- Juvenile fiction Sisters -- Juvenile fiction Poverty -- Juvenile fiction Musicians -- Juvenile fiction Abandoned children -- Juvenile fiction Blind children -- Juvenile fiction Ireland -- Description and travel -- Juvenile fiction Benevolence -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Short Stories 383883 2025-07-19T11:22:57.853394 text/html 365928 2024-10-24T17:04:45 text/html 1660665 2025-07-19T11:23:03.866369 application/epub+zip 1654414 2025-07-19T11:22:58.876369 application/epub+zip 237980 2025-07-19T11:22:58.329397 application/epub+zip 1750184 2025-07-19T11:23:07.699347 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1712441 2025-07-19T11:23:03.129338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 302913 2022-09-22T03:59:23.111032 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 347274 2025-07-19T11:22:57.325372 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 327130 2024-10-24T17:04:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19683 2025-07-19T11:23:07.855314 application/rdf+xml 16439 2025-07-19T11:22:58.417361 image/jpeg 2365 2025-07-19T11:22:58.373415 image/jpeg 1696407 2025-07-19T11:22:57.921382 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog de.wikipedia