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100	1		_aO'Kelly, Seumas, _d1875?-1918
245	1	0	_aWaysiders, Stories of Connacht
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2004-09-15
508			_aE-text prepared by Ted Garvin, Michael Punch, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"Waysiders, Stories of Connacht" by Seumas O'Kelly is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives revolve around various characters and the richly depicted rural landscape of Connacht, Ireland, showcasing the cultural and social tapestry of the region through its people, their struggles, and their interactions. At the start of the collection, the first story introduces us to Festus Clasby, a shopkeeper of considerable presence and influence in a rural setting. His shop serves as a hub for local farmers and laborers, reflecting a blend of commerce and community life. The plot unfolds when he encounters Mac-an-Ward, a tinker trying to sell him a peculiar tin can referred to as the "Can with the Diamond Notch." The lively negotiation reveals the personality traits of both men—Clasby's shrewd merchant demeanor contrasted with Mac-an-Ward's poetic charm. As the interaction develops, it sets the stage for themes of commerce, community, and the whimsical lineage of local folklore, hinting at deeper societal commentaries woven throughout the stories that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aConnacht (Ireland) -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13472
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