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_aMacGill, Patrick, _d1890?-1963 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aChildren of the Dead End: The Autobiography of an Irish Navvy |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-10-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by MWS, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Children of the Dead End: The Autobiography of an Irish Navvy" by Patrick MacGill is an autobiography written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the life of Dermod Flynn, a young boy from Donegal, as he ventures into the hard reality of working as a navvy (a term for laborers who build roads or railways) in Ireland. Through the lens of Dermod's experiences, the book delves into themes of poverty, family life, social injustice, and the struggles of the working class during a tumultuous period. The opening of the autobiography introduces the reader to Dermod Flynn's childhood, painted against the backdrop of his family's simple life in Glenmornan. Set during a cold winter night, the narrative captures tender moments shared around a fire, familial bonds, and the looming hardships faced by the Flynn family. Dermod reflects on his surroundings, revealing a blend of innocence and hardship, from the chores shared with his siblings to the superstitions and traditions of rural Ireland. As Dermod's story unfolds, it becomes evident that he is on the brink of daunting challenges, hinting at his eventual journey toward becoming a navvy and the significant struggles he will encounter along the way. This glimpse sets the stage for a rich narrative filled with personal and social themes, making it compelling for readers interested in historical accounts and social realism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aWorking class -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAuthors -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aAutobiographical fiction | ||
| 653 | _aScotland -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aPoor -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aIrish -- Scotland -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aDonegal (Ireland : County) -- Fiction | ||
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