The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three By: William Carleton (1794-1869)
William Carleton's collection of Irish peasant stories in "The Ned M'Keown Stories" provides readers with an insightful and engaging look into the lives and struggles of the Irish peasantry. Carleton's writing is both captivating and evocative, drawing readers into the vibrant world of Ned M'Keown and his fellow characters. The stories are rich in detail and filled with colorful characters that truly come to life on the page. One of the strengths of Carleton's storytelling is his ability to seamlessly weave humor and tragedy together, creating a poignant and bittersweet narrative that resonates with readers on a deep emotional level. The stories are not only entertaining but also provide valuable insights into the social and political issues facing Ireland at the time. Overall, "The Ned M'Keown Stories" is a must-read for lovers of Irish literature and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the lives of the Irish peasantry in the 19th century. Carleton's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this collection a memorable and impactful read that will stay with readers long after they have finished the last page. First Page: THE WORKS OF WILLIAM CARLETON. VOLUME III. [Illustration: Frontispiece] [Illustration: Titlepage] TRAITS AND STORIES OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY CONTENTS: Ned M'Keown. The Three Tasks. Shane Fadh's Wedding. Larry M'Farland's Wake. The Battle Of The Factions. 1881. TRAITS AND STORIES OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY. INTRODUCTION. It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers especially those of the English and Scotch for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume. This is a task which the author undertakes more for the sake of his country than himself; and he rejoices that the demand for the present edition puts it in his power to aid in removing many absurd prejudices which have existed for time immemorial against his countrymen. It is well known that the character of an Irishman has been hitherto uniformly associated with the idea of something unusually ridiculous, and that scarcely anything in the shape of language was supposed to proceed from his lips, but an absurd congeries of brogue and blunder... Continue reading book >>

The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three By: William Carleton (1794-1869)

William Carleton's collection of Irish peasant stories in "The Ned M'Keown Stories" provides readers with an insightful and engaging look into the lives and struggles of the Irish peasantry. Carleton's writing is both captivating and evocative, drawing readers into the vibrant world of Ned M'Keown and his fellow characters. The stories are rich in detail and filled with colorful characters that truly come to life on the page.

One of the strengths of Carleton's storytelling is his ability to seamlessly weave humor and tragedy together, creating a poignant and bittersweet narrative that resonates with readers on a deep emotional level. The stories are not only entertaining but also provide valuable insights into the social and political issues facing Ireland at the time.

Overall, "The Ned M'Keown Stories" is a must-read for lovers of Irish literature and anyone interested in gaining a better understanding of the lives of the Irish peasantry in the 19th century. Carleton's masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions make this collection a memorable and impactful read that will stay with readers long after they have finished the last page.

First Page:

THE WORKS

WILLIAM CARLETON.

VOLUME III.

[Illustration: Frontispiece]

[Illustration: Titlepage]

TRAITS AND STORIES OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY

CONTENTS:

Ned M'Keown.

The Three Tasks.

Shane Fadh's Wedding.

Larry M'Farland's Wake.

The Battle Of The Factions.

1881.

TRAITS AND STORIES

OF THE IRISH PEASANTRY.

INTRODUCTION.

It will naturally be expected, upon a new issue of works which may be said to treat exclusively of a people who form such an important and interesting portion of the empire as the Irish peasantry do, that the author should endeavor to prepare the minds of his readers especially those of the English and Scotch for understanding more clearly their general character, habits of thought, and modes of feeling, as they exist and are depicted in the subsequent volume. This is a task which the author undertakes more for the sake of his country than himself; and he rejoices that the demand for the present edition puts it in his power to aid in removing many absurd prejudices which have existed for time immemorial against his countrymen.

It is well known that the character of an Irishman has been hitherto uniformly associated with the idea of something unusually ridiculous, and that scarcely anything in the shape of language was supposed to proceed from his lips, but an absurd congeries of brogue and blunder... Continue reading book >>

Book sections
Willy Reilly The Works of William Carleton, Volume One	Fardorougha, The Miser The Works of William Carleton, Volume One	The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One	Jane Sinclair; Or, The Fawn Of Springvale The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two	Lha Dhu; Or, The Dark Day The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
The Dead Boxer The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two	Ellen Duncan; And The Proctor's Daughter The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two	Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two
The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two	The Emigrants Of Ahadarra The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two	The Ned M'Keown Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three	The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three	Phil Purcel, The Pig-Driver; The Geography Of An Irish Oath; The Lianhan Shee Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Going to Maynooth Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three	The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three	Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
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