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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aChaplin, Heman White,
_d1847-1924
245 1 0 _aSaint Patrick :
_b1887
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-12
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Saint Patrick" by Heman White Chaplin is a historical fiction piece likely written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the life and legacy of Saint Patrick, exploring themes of faith, cultural identity, and the contrast between celebration and temptation associated with Saint Patrick's Day. It delves into both the historical context of the saint and the contemporary social environment surrounding the holiday. The narrative unfolds in a setting where the significance of Saint Patrick’s Day is palpable, with characters like Dr. Parsons and Mr. Martin preparing to address the community about the saint. As the story progresses, there is a juxtaposition between the lively celebrations in the streets, which include processions and dance-halls, and the solemn observance at the Day-Star Mission. Tension arises when Mr. Martin unexpectedly takes the stage instead of Dr. Parsons, leading to a less impactful speech that contrasts sharply with the thoughtfulness of Parsons’s preparation. Throughout the story, elements of humor and irony are woven in, as characters grapple with the complexities of faith, their cultural heritage, and the realities of life on the fringes of society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShort stories
653 _aNew England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23002
999 _c64067
_d64067