TY  - BOOK
AU  - Carleton,William
AU  - Flanery,M.L.
TI  - Phelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories: Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2005///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2005-06-07; Phelim O'toole's Courtship -- Wildgoose Lodge -- Tubber Derg; Or, The Red Well -- Neal Malone -- Art Maguire; Or, The Broken Pledge; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Phelim O'Toole's Courtship and Other Stories" by William Carleton is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book mainly revolves around the character of Phelim O'Toole, an amusing and endearing figure navigating the complexities of life and courtship in rural Ireland. Through a blend of humor, social observation, and the rich cultural backdrop of his time, Carleton presents a vivid portrait of peasant life and the trials and tribulations faced by ordinary people.  The opening of "Phelim O'Toole's Courtship" introduces readers to Phelim O'Toole, the only son of a couple longing for children. The narrative paints a poignant picture of his parents' struggles with childlessness and their ensuing domestic quarrels, underscoring themes of love, disappointment, and hope. After much strife, Phelim is eventually born, leading to a joyful transformation in his parents' lives. The story also hints at the rituals and superstitions of Irish folk culture, as the couple embarks on a pilgrimage to a holy well in hopes of blessing their family. This initial chapter sets up Phelim's character as a spirited youth, full of charm and mischief, poised to grow into the humorous figure that Carleton will explore further throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16019
ER  -