Three Courses and a Dessert by William Clarke
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"Three Courses and a Dessert" by William Clarke is a collection of tales written in the late 19th century. This work is a blend of fiction that encompasses a variety of stories categorized into three segments: West Country Chronicles, Irish Neighbors, and legal anecdotes. The primary focus appears to be on humorous and intricate characters, bringing to life the quirks and traditions of rural English life. The opening of the collection sets
the stage with an engaging induction, where the narrator playfully welcomes the readers to this "feast of reason." The narrative begins by introducing Sir Mathew Ale, an eccentric character from the West Country, who becomes the focal point of the first course. The tales promise a hearty mix of humor, community dynamics, and local customs, setting a lighthearted tone that suggests a blend of folkloric storytelling and wit. The interplay of humor and character dynamics hints at the vivid and entertaining narrative style that readers can expect throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Clarke, William, 1800-1838 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Title |
Three Courses and a Dessert Comprising Three Sets of Tales, West Country, Irish, and Legal; and a Melange |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Legal stories, English |
| Subject | West Country (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44560 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-44560-1 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 853 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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