The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim / Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of / William Carleton, Volume Three

Name: The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim / Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of / William Carleton, Volume Three
Author: William Carleton

By William Carleton

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The collection offers short, vividly observed tales of rural peasant life centered on communal rituals, domestic scenes, and local ceremonies. Stories depict a station-day with confession and hospitality, a boisterous party that turns into a fight and funeral aftermath, and a pilgrim's journey to a sacred lough, blending keen social detail with folksy humor. Narratives emphasize character sketches, oral speech patterns, and moral tensions between piety, superstition, and everyday survival. Through compact episodes the work balances satire and sympathy while mapping the social rhythms of a close-knit village community.

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William Carleton

William Carleton was an Irish novelist and playwright, renowned for his vivid portrayals of rural Irish life in the 19th century. His works often explore themes of social class, culture, and the struggles of the Irish peasantry. Carleton's notable contributions include "The Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine," which reflects the hardships faced during the Great Famine, and "Fardorougha, The Miser," a tale that delves into the complexities of human nature and greed. His storytelling is characterized by rich character development and a deep understanding of the Irish landscape and its people.