Tales Of Ireland

By William Carleton

Book Overview

Tales of Ireland is a collection of short stories written by William Carleton, an Irish author who lived in the 19th century. The book contains a total of 12 stories, each one depicting various aspects of Irish life and culture during that time period. These stories are set in different parts of Ireland and feature characters from different walks of life, including peasants, landlords, and priests.The stories in this collection are known for their vivid descriptions of the Irish countryside and the people who lived there. Carleton's writing style is characterized by his use of dialect and his ability to capture the unique voice of the Irish people. The stories themselves are often humorous, but they also touch on more serious themes such as poverty, religion, and politics.Some of the most notable stories in Tales of Ireland include ""The Hedge School"", which tells the story of a group of students and their teacher in a rural school, and ""The Poor Scholar"", which follows the journey of a young man as he tries to make his way in the world. Other stories deal with topics such as superstition, love, and the struggle for Irish independence.Overall, Tales of Ireland is a fascinating glimpse into Irish life and culture during the 19th century. Carleton's stories are both entertaining and insightful, and they offer a unique perspective on a time and place that has long since passed.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: 1432551833
• ISBN13: 9781432551834
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"