The Ned M'Keown Stories / Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of / William Carleton, Volume Three

Name: The Ned M'Keown Stories / Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of / William Carleton, Volume Three
Author: William Carleton

By William Carleton

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A collection of linked sketches and short stories that portray the Irish peasantry through a rural household and its surrounding valley, combining vivid landscape description with humorous, sympathetic portraits of local characters. Episodes trace domestic incidents, community rituals such as weddings and wakes, faction fights, and folk beliefs and prophecies, interweaving rustic speech and anecdote to reveal social customs, superstitions, and moral attitudes. Tone ranges from comic observation to affectionate realism, offering episodic scenes rather than a single narrative arc.

About the Author

William Carleton

William Carleton was an Irish novelist and playwright, renowned for his vivid portrayals of rural Irish life in the 19th century. His works often explore themes of social class, culture, and the struggles of the Irish peasantry. Carleton's notable contributions include "The Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine," which reflects the hardships faced during the Great Famine, and "Fardorougha, The Miser," a tale that delves into the complexities of human nature and greed. His storytelling is characterized by rich character development and a deep understanding of the Irish landscape and its people.