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100 1 _aClarke, William,
_d1800-1838
245 1 0 _aThree Courses and a Dessert :
_bComprising Three Sets of Tales, West Country, Irish, and Legal; and a Melange
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-01-01
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Three Courses and a Dessert" by William Clarke is a collection of tales written in the late 19th century. This work is a blend of fiction that encompasses a variety of stories categorized into three segments: West Country Chronicles, Irish Neighbors, and legal anecdotes. The primary focus appears to be on humorous and intricate characters, bringing to life the quirks and traditions of rural English life. The opening of the collection sets the stage with an engaging induction, where the narrator playfully welcomes the readers to this "feast of reason." The narrative begins by introducing Sir Mathew Ale, an eccentric character from the West Country, who becomes the focal point of the first course. The tales promise a hearty mix of humor, community dynamics, and local customs, setting a lighthearted tone that suggests a blend of folkloric storytelling and wit. The interplay of humor and character dynamics hints at the vivid and entertaining narrative style that readers can expect throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIreland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
653 _aLegal stories, English
653 _aWest Country (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
700 1 _aCruikshank, George,
_d1792-1878
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44560
999 _c85399
_d85399