The Bunsby Papers (second series): Irish Echoes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Brougham, John, 1810-1880

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Bunsby Papers (Second Series): Irish Echoes" by John Brougham is a collection of humorous sketches and stories written in the mid-19th century. This work draws upon Irish traditions and folklore, showcasing the characters and life in Ireland through vivid dialogue and whimsical narratives. The stories, intertwined with light-hearted commentary on social conditions, particularly contrast the lives of the wealthy and the impoverished, as seen through the experiences of characters like Squire Bulworthy and the cobbler Dan Duff. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the parlor of the pompous Squire Bulworthy, who expresses his dissatisfaction with the working class while grappling with his own unhappiness. Simultaneously, we see Dan Duff, the cobbler, who, despite his poverty and struggles with alcohol, carries an optimistic and humorous spirit, illustrated through his relationship with his wife, Peggy. The chapter highlights Dan's humorous, yet poignant reflections on their different social statuses, setting the stage for a dynamic exploration of themes such as envy, wealth, and the simple joys of life against a backdrop of societal expectations and individual aspirations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Dan Duff's wish, and what came of it

The Blarney Stone

The Gospel Charm

The test of blood

The morning dream

The fortune-teller

The fairy circle

O'Bryan's luck: a tale of New York

The Tipperary Venus.

Credits:

Produced by sp1nd and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2012-11-07