TY  - BOOK
AU  - Clarke,William
AU  - Cruikshank,George
TI  - Three Courses and a Dessert: Comprising Three Sets of Tales, West Country, Irish, and Legal; and a Melange
AV  - PR 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
KW  - Legal stories, English
KW  - West Country (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
N1  - Release date is 2014-01-01; Produced by David Widger; Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Three Courses and a Dessert" by William Clarke is a collection of tales written in the late 19th century. This work is a blend of fiction that encompasses a variety of stories categorized into three segments: West Country Chronicles, Irish Neighbors, and legal anecdotes. The primary focus appears to be on humorous and intricate characters, bringing to life the quirks and traditions of rural English life.  The opening of the collection sets the stage with an engaging induction, where the narrator playfully welcomes the readers to this "feast of reason." The narrative begins by introducing Sir Mathew Ale, an eccentric character from the West Country, who becomes the focal point of the first course. The tales promise a hearty mix of humor, community dynamics, and local customs, setting a lighthearted tone that suggests a blend of folkloric storytelling and wit. The interplay of humor and character dynamics hints at the vivid and entertaining narrative style that readers can expect throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44560
ER  -