Carrigmore: Or Light And Shade In West Kerry (1909)

By John Joseph Kennedy

Book Overview

Carrigmore: Or Light And Shade In West Kerry is a novel written by John Joseph Kennedy and published in 1909. The story is set in the rural town of Carrigmore in West Kerry, Ireland, and follows the lives of the local people. The novel explores the themes of love, loss, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The main character, Michael Flynn, is a young farmer who is deeply in love with his childhood sweetheart, Nora. However, their relationship is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy landowner, who also has his eye on Nora. As the story unfolds, Michael must confront his feelings of jealousy and insecurity, while also dealing with the challenges of farming in a difficult landscape. The novel also touches on broader social issues, such as the impact of poverty and emigration on rural communities. Overall, Carrigmore is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in rural Ireland at the turn of the 20th century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164158821
• ISBN13: 9781164158820
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.44 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"