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100 1 _aCarleton, William,
_d1794-1869
245 1 4 _aThe Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain :
_bThe Works of William Carleton, Volume One
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-07
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain" by William Carleton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a small Irish town and delves into themes of love, ambition, and revenge, primarily centered around the character of Sir Thomas Gourlay and his daughter, Lucy Gourlay. As the narrative progresses, it explores the complexities of familial relationships, societal expectations, and the harsh realities of life in a changing Ireland. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to various characters and settings, notably a stranger traveling on a mail coach heading to Ballytrain. The atmosphere is rich with evocative descriptions of the spring scenery and the emotional turmoil as the stranger returns to his hometown after many years. He appears to be deeply affected by memories of his youth and connections to the place, while another subplot unfolds with Fenton, a local man whose mysterious past sparks intrigue. The opening chapters establish a blend of pastoral beauty and underlying tension, hinting at conflicts that will arise, particularly revolving around Lucy’s forced engagement to Lord Dunroe amidst her unexpressed affections for another. The stage is set for a complex exploration of ambition and desire against the backdrop of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aFlanery, M. L.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16003
999 _c57391
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