Grania, The Story of an Island (Complete) by Emily Lawless
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"Grania, The Story of an Island (Complete)" by Emily Lawless is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the life of Grania O'Malley, a spirited young girl living on the rugged Aran Islands off the west coast of Ireland. Through Grania's adventures and the interactions with her family and neighbors, the narrative explores themes of identity, love, and the harsh realities of life on a remote island.
The opening of the novel establishes a serene yet somber atmosphere of a September afternoon in Galway Bay, where Grania and her father, Con O'Malley, are fishing. As they navigate the muted, gray waters, we are introduced to other characters, including the rough Shan Daly and Murdough Blake. Grania's active nature is highlighted as she eagerly interacts with Murdough, showcasing her fierce spirit, while also revealing the tensions that arise from the struggles of life in their small community. Throughout this initial portion, we see glimpses of the characters' relationships and the challenges they face within their environment, setting the stage for the unfolding story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lawless, Emily, 1845-1913 |
|---|---|
| Title | Grania, The Story of an Island (Complete) |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58443 |
| Release Date | Dec 9, 2018 |
| Last Update | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 388 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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