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100 1 _aCarleton, William,
_d1794-1869
245 1 0 _aPhelim Otoole's Courtship and Other Stories :
_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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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-07
505 0 _aPhelim O'toole's Courtship -- Wildgoose Lodge -- Tubber Derg; Or, The Red Well -- Neal Malone -- Art Maguire; Or, The Broken Pledge.
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Phelim O'Toole's Courtship and Other Stories" by William Carleton is a collection of short stories written in the mid-19th century. The book mainly revolves around the character of Phelim O'Toole, an amusing and endearing figure navigating the complexities of life and courtship in rural Ireland. Through a blend of humor, social observation, and the rich cultural backdrop of his time, Carleton presents a vivid portrait of peasant life and the trials and tribulations faced by ordinary people. The opening of "Phelim O'Toole's Courtship" introduces readers to Phelim O'Toole, the only son of a couple longing for children. The narrative paints a poignant picture of his parents' struggles with childlessness and their ensuing domestic quarrels, underscoring themes of love, disappointment, and hope. After much strife, Phelim is eventually born, leading to a joyful transformation in his parents' lives. The story also hints at the rituals and superstitions of Irish folk culture, as the couple embarks on a pilgrimage to a holy well in hopes of blessing their family. This initial chapter sets up Phelim's character as a spirited youth, full of charm and mischief, poised to grow into the humorous figure that Carleton will explore further throughout the collection. (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/16019
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