02279cam a22003013u 4500 9461 UtSlPG 20260610133232.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer), 1883-1971 The Foolish Lovers Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-01 Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, and PG Distributed Proofreaders. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Foolish Lovers" by St. John G. Ervine is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. Set in the fictional town of Ballyards in Ireland, the story revolves around the pride and identity of its inhabitants, with a focus on the character John MacDermott. John's relationships with his uncles, particularly Uncle Matthew—who has a romanticized view of adventure—and Uncle William—who is more practical and grounded—further define the themes of aspiration, adventure, and the search for personal fulfillment. The opening of the book introduces us to the town of Ballyards, where a sense of pride shapes the identities of its residents. John MacDermott contemplates his future while reflecting on the contrasting advice from his uncles regarding pursuing adventures beyond Ballyards versus staying put and adhering to tradition. He exhibits a longing for a life filled with excitement and meaningful endeavors, notably romantic aspirations. As he navigates familial expectations and his own desires, John grapples with the tension between adventure and stability while dreaming of a greater existence beyond the confines of his town. This struggle sets the stage for an exploration of love and ambition in a richly depicted Irish setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ulster (Northern Ireland and Ireland) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9461 51194 51194