02620cam a22003613u 4500 75538 UtSlPG 20260610134740.0 m cr n 260607r20251895utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Barlow, Jane, 1856-1917 Bog-land studies Third edition Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-03-06 Th' ould master -- Walled out: or, eschatology in a bog -- Last time at M'Gurk's: or, Mick Flynn de senectute -- By the bog-hole -- Past praying for: or, the souper's widow -- Miss Honor's wedding -- A curlew's call. The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Bog-Land Studies" by J. Barlow is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. This work presents a vivid portrayal of life in rural Ireland, particularly focusing on themes of loss, community, and the intimate connections between people and their landscape. Through its characters and narrative voice, the book delves into the emotional and physical struggles faced by its inhabitants, reflecting on both personal and societal challenges. The opening of "Bog-Land Studies" introduces us to the reflective voice of a villager lamenting the loss and gradual decline of life in their community, especially regarding their treasured connections to the land and the ocean. It sets the stage with the memories of the “ould master” and his son, Denis, who leaves for Australia, leaving a void and initiating a series of misfortunes for the community. As Denis’s absence becomes palpable, the narrative recounts the changing seasons and the ensuing troubles, illustrating how the passage of time affects both the landscape and the people tied to it, all while casting a somber tone over the rural existence marked by uncertainty and longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: New York: Dodd, Mead and Co., 1895 Stories in rhyme Ireland -- Poetry English poetry -- Irish authors https://archive.org/details/boglandstudies00barliala/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75538 116263 116263