Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories by William Carleton
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| Author | Carleton, William, 1794-1869 |
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| Illustrator | Flanery, M. L. |
| Title |
Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Phelim O'toole's Courtship -- Wildgoose Lodge -- Tubber Derg; Or, The Red Well -- Neal Malone -- Art Maguire; Or, The Broken Pledge. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "Phelim O'Toole's Courtship and Other Stories" by William Carleton is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book mainly revolves around the character of Phelim O'Toole, an amusing and endearing figure navigating the complexities of life and courtship in rural Ireland. Through a blend of humor, social observation, and the rich cultural backdrop of his time, Carleton presents a vivid portrait of peasant life and the trials and tribulations faced by ordinary people. The opening of "Phelim O'Toole's Courtship" introduces readers to Phelim O'Toole, the only son of a couple longing for children. The narrative paints a poignant picture of his parents' struggles with childlessness and their ensuing domestic quarrels, underscoring themes of love, disappointment, and hope. After much strife, Phelim is eventually born, leading to a joyful transformation in his parents' lives. The story also hints at the rituals and superstitions of Irish folk culture, as the couple embarks on a pilgrimage to a holy well in hopes of blessing their family. This initial chapter sets up Phelim's character as a spirited youth, full of charm and mischief, poised to grow into the humorous figure that Carleton will explore further throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16019 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 125 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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