The Tithe-Proctor by William Carleton
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| Author | Carleton, William, 1794-1869 |
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| Illustrator | Flanery, M. L. |
| Title |
The Tithe-Proctor The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Tithe-Proctor" by William Carleton is a historical novel probably written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around tensions between the Irish peasantry and figures of authority, particularly focusing on the titular character, Matthew Purcel, a tithe proctor who extracts payments from tenants. The narrative delves into themes of social injustice, resistance, and family dynamics within the backdrop of the tumultuous political landscape in Ireland. At the start of the book, the author presents a preface that discusses the impact of the tithe system in Ireland and introduces the tragic story of the Boland family, who fell victim to the violent backlash against tithe collectors. Following this, the setting is established in Esker Dearg, where the chapel serves as a focal point for the local community. It describes Buck English, a local figure notorious for his cunning and controversial political views, and hints at the growing unrest among the peasants who oppose the payment of tithes. As tensions escalate, characters like the Purcel family face animosity and potential violence, indicating a brewing conflict that questions power dynamics and social order within the community. (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. | 16010 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 109 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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