The Works of Father Prout (the Rev. Francis Mahony)

By Charles Foster Kent and Francis Sylvester Mahony

Book Overview

Meet Father Prout: the wittiest priest Victorian Ireland ever produced, armed with Latin tags, street gossip and a sense of mischief sharper than any bishop's censure. The jokes still land today. In this Irish humor anthology, editor Charles Kent gathers the most dazzling prose and verse of the Rev. Francis Mahony, a satirical essays collection that skewers politics, piety and pretension with irresistible Irish wit and satire. Here, Catholic clerical humor turns into sly Irish social commentary, as the genial Father Prout persona pokes fun at congregations, colleagues and the foibles of Victorian society in a style that recalls Jonathan Swift style satire while remaining utterly his own. First published in the 19th century, The Works of Father Prout stands as a landmark of Victorian Ireland satire and one of the great monuments of Victorian Irish literary humor, cherished by scholars yet still gloriously readable. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Perfect for fans of Irish literature and anyone seeking a gift for literary humor lovers, this classic literary parodies volume suits both casual browsers and serious collectors, offering a richly entertaining glimpse into 19th century Irish humor that feels wickedly fresh, yet steeped in history.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353603676
• ISBN13: 9789353603670
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 550 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"