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_aCarleton, William, _d1794-1869 |
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_aPhil Purcel, The Pig-Driver; The Geography Of An Irish Oath; The Lianhan Shee : _bTraits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2005-06-07 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"Phil Purcel, The Pig-Driver" by William Carleton is a short story likely written in the mid-19th century. The tale centers around the character Phil Purcel, an Irishman known for his cunning and talent as a pig-driver, a trade he elevates with his unique mix of humor and duplicity. The story humorously explores themes of Irish identity, the pastoral lifestyle, and the relationships between the Irish people and their pigs, showcasing the quirks and cleverness of Purcel in navigating both rural life and market dealings. The opening of the narrative introduces Phil as a remarkable character with a peculiar popularity despite his knavish nature. Carleton paints a vivid picture of the Irish countryside and the unique breed of pigs that were once prevalent, before transitioning into the absurdities of Purcel’s adventures as a pig-jobber. The scenes capture Purcel’s relationships with his pigs, illustrating their central place in Irish peasant life and the humorously chaotic events that unfold when Purcel attempts to drive and sell them in England, leading to unexpected outcomes and a spirited commentary on both Irish culture and the perception of Irishmen by outsiders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aIreland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction | ||
| 700 | 1 | _aFlanery, M. L. | |
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