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A compassionate, character-led tale of endurance and dignity set against rural Irish life.
This story follows Owen M’Carthy and his wife Kathleen as they travel, beg, and cling to hope, facing hardship with quiet courage and stubborn pride.
In a world where charity can both comfort and expose, the couple meets friends who offer meals, shelter, and hard-won wisdom. Their journey reveals the heavy toll of poverty, the pull of family, and the stubborn question of what makes a home worth fighting for.What you’ll experience:
- A vivid portrayal of rural life, poverty, and the small acts of kindness that sustain people on the margins
- Honest dialogue that shows resilience, pride, and the longing for a place to call home
- Moments of mercy, conflict, and moral choice that drive the characters’ slow, human progress
- A moving meditation on dignity, responsibility, and the meaning of “home” in hard times
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of stories set in nineteenth century Ireland by renowned Irish author, William Carleton. Carleton's vivid and authentic depiction of life in rural communities explores the hardships, humor, and resilience of the Irish people. The stories are rich in historical and literary context, immersing readers in the social and political landscape of the time. Carleton delves into themes of poverty, religious tension, and the struggle for education and identity, offering a profound and compassionate examination of the human condition. Through its exploration of the human spirit in times of adversity and triumph, this book provides valuable insights into the complexities of Irish history and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331429074_0
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