Th' Barrel Organ by Edwin Waugh
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"Th' Barrel Organ" by Edwin Waugh is a narrative that falls within the genre of regional fiction, likely written in the mid-to-late 19th century, during the Victorian era. The book explores the everyday lives and experiences of working-class characters in a rustic English setting, with a focus on themes of community, humor, and the charm of rural life. The story unfolds through the interactions of various characters, mainly revolving around the arrival
of a barrel organ intended for a chapel. The protagonist encounters his friend Sceawter, a moor-end farmer, and shares a series of amusing anecdotes about local life, including a humorous mishap involving a wash machine and the organ itself. As the characters engage in lighthearted banter, Waugh paints a vivid picture of their world, infusing the narrative with gentle humor and a sense of nostalgia. Ultimately, the book serves as a celebration of the quirks and camaraderie of village life, showcasing the strength of community bonds amidst everyday challenges and delightful follies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Waugh, Edwin, 1817-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title | Th' Barrel Organ |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Todd Augsburger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Lancashire (England) -- Fiction |
| Subject | English language -- Dialects -- England -- Lancashire -- Texts |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15986 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-15986-7 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 424 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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