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100	1		_aCarleton, William, _d1794-1869
245	1	4	_aThe Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector : _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 Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector" by William Carleton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in Ireland, exploring themes of superstition, familial conflict, and social dynamics through the interactions of two neighboring families, the Lindsays and the Goodwins. Central characters include Mr. Lindsay, a good-natured magistrate, and Mr. Goodwin, who leads a more reserved life, with significant focus also on their children and the underlying tensions caused by the ominous superstition of the Evil Eye. At the start of the novel, the author presents a preface discussing the widespread belief in the Evil Eye, which becomes a pivotal theme of the narrative. The opening chapters introduce the Lindsays and Goodwins, detailing their familial relationships, particularly the contrasting characters of the wives and their influence on their families' dynamics. Mrs. Lindsay is portrayed as a harsh and controlling figure, often creating conflict, while Mr. Goodwin embodies a more nurturing personality, connected deeply to his wife and daughter. The chapter then transitions to a dark turn where the story hints at tragedy arising from personal vendettas, as well as superstitions leading to unforeseen consequences, setting the stage for the unfolding drama spurred by long-held beliefs and rivalries. (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/16004
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