02456cam a22003253u 4500001000400000003000700004005001700011006000200028007000500030008004100035040001100076041001700087050000700104100004100111245003600152264005100188300004700239336002600286337002600312338003600338500008500374500003100459505016700490508002900657520130600686534004501992653002902037653002302066856004102089509UtSlPG20260610133032.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aLe Fanu, Joseph Sheridan,d1814-187314aThe Purcell Papers — Volume 1 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Purcell_Papers  aRelease date is 2008-05-240 aMemoir of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu -- The ghost and the bone-setter -- The fortunes of Sir Robert Ardagh -- The last heir of Castle Connor -- The drunkard's dream.  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Purcell Papers — Volume 1" by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu is a collection of stories written during the mid-19th century. The work presents a series of narratives that explore themes of the supernatural, mystery, and the complexities of human emotion, drawing on Irish folklore and traditions. The initial tales are likely to feature intriguing characters such as parish priest Francis Purcell, who serves as a collector of local legends and is central to the telling of these stories.  The opening of this collection introduces readers to the life and legacy of Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu through a detailed memoir that chronicles his early years, influences, and rise as a notable figure in Gothic fiction. Following this, the first story, "The Ghost and the Bone-setter," begins with Purcell discovering an engaging tale filled with rich Irish superstitions. This narrative hints at a blend of humor and horror, emphasizing the Irish cultural context through character dialogue and storytelling style. Academic interest in the collection may revolve around its depictions of the supernatural and the intricate interplay of folklore within the narratives, allowing readers to appreciate the social and historical implications embedded in Le Fanu's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFantasy fiction, English  aIreland -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/509