The Poor Scholar by William Carleton
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| Author | Carleton, William, 1794-1869 |
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| Illustrator | Flanery, M. L. |
| Title |
The Poor Scholar Traits And Stories Of The Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Poor Scholar" by William Carleton is a novel written in the early 19th century. The book explores the poignant journey of Jemmy M'Evoy, a young boy from a poor family in Ireland, as he seeks to rise above his circumstances through education and the priesthood. The narrative hints at themes of poverty, aspirations, familial love, and the struggles of the Irish peasantry. The opening of the novel introduces us to Dominick M'Evoy and his son Jemmy as they toil in bleak weather, engaging in the backbreaking work of digging potatoes on their barren land. Their conversation reveals profound grievances against the local Protestant population, highlighting the tension between the Irish Catholics and the landowners. Moved by the desire to escape poverty and uplift his family, Jemmy passionately decides to set off for Munster to become a scholar, promising to return and support his family. His determination and the emotional farewells—especially from his hopeful parents—serve as a tender and heart-wrenching prelude to his journey toward a better future. (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. | 16017 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 89 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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