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100 1 _aCarleton, William,
_d1794-1869
245 1 0 _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
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
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.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16015
999 _c57403
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