Amusing Irish Tales (1892) - Couverture rigide

Carleton, William

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1165321122 ISBN 13 : 9781165321124

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Amusing Irish Tales is a collection of short stories written by William Carleton and published in 1892. The book contains a total of 15 stories, each one providing a glimpse into the lives of the Irish people during the 19th century. The stories are filled with humor, wit, and satire, and they showcase the unique characteristics of the Irish people. Some of the tales are based on real events and people, while others are purely fictional. The book begins with the story of a farmer who is tricked by a mischievous leprechaun, and it ends with a tale of a young couple who find love despite their social differences. In between these stories, readers will find tales of love, humor, and tragedy, all set against the backdrop of rural Ireland. Carleton's writing style is engaging and descriptive, and he paints vivid pictures of the Irish countryside and its people. His stories are timeless, and they continue to entertain readers today. Overall, Amusing Irish Tales is a charming and entertaining book that provides a window into the world of the Irish people during the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

William Carleton, the unrivalled delineator of the habits and character of his countrymen, was bora at Prillisk, in the county of Tyrone, in the year 1798. His father was a small farmer. Both father and mother -were persons of greatly superior mind ;and although not highly educated they were better informed than most of their class, and were rich in natural endowments, so that the son had considerable privileges, both in the matter of mental Inheritance and early associations. The father was endowed with such a marvellous memory, that it is said he could repeat the greater part of the bible by heart Hewas also a walking repertory of legendary lore, and could tell tales from years end to years end. His mother was noted for her beautiful voice, and talent In the realms of song. William was intended for a priest, and had begun the preliminary studies required to fit him for entering Maynooth. At this critical period of his early career, his father died, and immediately the son abandoned all thought of the church ;which would make it appear, that to take this step had been more the wish of his father than of himself. Some years afterwards he left the Roman Catholic Church and joined the Church of England. Of an imaginative and sanguine temperament, he was, through a perusal of Gil Bias, fired with a desire to see the world and seek his fortune away from the quiet vale where he had been nurtured. His first effort only resulted in obtaining a situation as tutor, at a very poor salary, in a farmers house: Soon tired of this uncongenial drudgery, he threw up the situation and started for Dublin, in which city he found himself without any definite plan for the future in his mind, and with the sum of two.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1165321122
• ISBN 13: 9781165321124
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 268
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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