The Leprechaun Of Killmeen (1920)

By Seumas O'Kelly

Book Overview

The Leprechaun of Killmeen is a novel written by Seumas O'Kelly and originally published in 1920. The story is set in the fictional Irish village of Killmeen, where the inhabitants are struggling to make ends meet. The novel centers around the character of Tim Casey, a poor farmer who is known for his quick wit and cunning. One day, Tim comes across a leprechaun who promises to grant him three wishes in exchange for his freedom. Tim uses his wishes to try and improve his lot in life, but things don't always go as planned. Along the way, he must contend with rival farmers, greedy landlords, and the unpredictable nature of the leprechaun himself. The Leprechaun of Killmeen is a humorous and engaging tale that explores themes of luck, greed, and the power of storytelling in Irish folklore.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: 1164156500
• ISBN13: 9781164156505
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"