Willy Reilly by William Carleton

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Author Carleton, William, 1794-1869
Illustrator Flanery, M. L.
Title Willy Reilly
The Works of William Carleton, Volume One
Note Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Willy Reilly" by William Carleton is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The narrative revolves around the titular character, Willy Reilly, who navigates themes of love and personal honor amidst the backdrop of Ireland's turbulent social and political climate. The story also touches on familial loyalty and the stark realities of inter-religious conflicts during a time when such issues were deeply embedded in the fabric of Irish society. At the start of the book, we meet Squire Folliard and his servant, Andy Cummiskey, as they are traveling down a desolate Irish road during a foreboding evening. They quickly lose their way in a thick fog and encounter the Red Rapparee, a notorious outlaw. In a tense confrontation, they are saved by the timely arrival of Willy Reilly, who stands up to the Rapparee and protects them. This opening scene establishes Reilly as a brave and honorable man, while simultaneously introducing the dangerous atmosphere of the era, characterized by lawlessness and sectarian animosities. The relationship between Reilly and Folliard's daughter, the beautiful Cooleen Bawn, is foreshadowed as a central element in the unfolding story, hinting at romantic tensions amid the sociopolitical struggles of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 16001
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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