02242cam a22003133u 4500 16016 UtSlPG 20260610133356.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Carleton, William, 1794-1869 Going to Maynooth : Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three 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 2005-06-07 Produced by David Widger "Going to Maynooth" by William Carleton is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The story centers on young Denis O'Shaughnessy, a promising farm boy destined for the priesthood, who is caught in the interplay of familial pride, ambition, and the whimsical nature of youth. The tale explores his aspirations, the pressure of his family's expectations, and the humorous dynamics of his interactions with both his father and the girls of his acquaintance. The opening of the book introduces us to Denis O'Shaughnessy and his family, particularly his father, old Denis, who is proud of his son's intellectual prowess and arguments. Young Denis is portrayed as a precocious youth, eager to prove his learning and often indulging in exaggerated debates to showcase his education. Amidst this, we see the social expectations placed on Denis to become a priest, which causes him to grapple with his identity. As he prepares for Maynooth, the narrative hints at the youthful tensions between ambition and the simple pleasures of life, particularly in his budding romance with a neighbor, Susan Connor, setting the stage for the complexities that will arise as he navigates his new role. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Flanery, M. L. https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16016 57404 57404