Bog-land studies by Jane Barlow
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"Bog-Land Studies" by J. Barlow is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. This work presents a vivid portrayal of life in rural Ireland, particularly focusing on themes of loss, community, and the intimate connections between people and their landscape. Through its characters and narrative voice, the book delves into the emotional and physical struggles faced by its inhabitants, reflecting on both personal and societal challenges. The opening of
"Bog-Land Studies" introduces us to the reflective voice of a villager lamenting the loss and gradual decline of life in their community, especially regarding their treasured connections to the land and the ocean. It sets the stage with the memories of the “ould master” and his son, Denis, who leaves for Australia, leaving a void and initiating a series of misfortunes for the community. As Denis’s absence becomes palpable, the narrative recounts the changing seasons and the ensuing troubles, illustrating how the passage of time affects both the landscape and the people tied to it, all while casting a somber tone over the rural existence marked by uncertainty and longing. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barlow, Jane, 1856-1917 |
|---|---|
| Title | Bog-land studies |
| Edition | Third edition |
| Original Publication | New York: Dodd, Mead and Co., 1895. |
| Contents | Th' ould master -- Walled out: or, eschatology in a bog -- Last time at M'Gurk's: or, Mick Flynn de senectute -- By the bog-hole -- Past praying for: or, the souper's widow -- Miss Honor's wedding -- A curlew's call. |
| Credits | 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: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Stories in rhyme |
| Subject | Ireland -- Poetry |
| Subject | English poetry -- Irish authors |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 75538 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Last Update | Mar 7, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 324 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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