The Bunsby Papers (second series): Irish Echoes by John Brougham
QR code
"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.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Brougham, John, 1810-1880 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Bunsby Papers (second series): Irish Echoes |
| 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 www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41317 |
| Release Date | Nov 7, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 429 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!