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Title: The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain
The Works of William Carleton, Volume One

Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain" by William Carleton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a small Irish town and delves into themes of love, ambition, and revenge, primarily centered around the character of Sir Thomas Gourlay and his daughter, Lucy Gourlay. As the narrative progresses, it explores the complexities of familial relationships, societal expectations, and the harsh realities of life in a changing Ireland. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to various characters and settings, notably a stranger traveling on a mail coach heading to Ballytrain. The atmosphere is rich with evocative descriptions of the spring scenery and the emotional turmoil as the stranger returns to his hometown after many years. He appears to be deeply affected by memories of his youth and connections to the place, while another subplot unfolds with Fenton, a local man whose mysterious past sparks intrigue. The opening chapters establish a blend of pastoral beauty and underlying tension, hinting at conflicts that will arise, particularly revolving around Lucy’s forced engagement to Lord Dunroe amidst her unexpressed affections for another. The stage is set for a complex exploration of ambition and desire against the backdrop of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Carleton, William, 1794-1869

Illustrator: Flanery, M. L.

EBook No.: 16003

Published: Jun 7, 2005

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-10T04:57:13Z The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain

This edition has images.

Title: The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain
The Works of William Carleton, Volume One

Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain" by William Carleton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a small Irish town and delves into themes of love, ambition, and revenge, primarily centered around the character of Sir Thomas Gourlay and his daughter, Lucy Gourlay. As the narrative progresses, it explores the complexities of familial relationships, societal expectations, and the harsh realities of life in a changing Ireland. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to various characters and settings, notably a stranger traveling on a mail coach heading to Ballytrain. The atmosphere is rich with evocative descriptions of the spring scenery and the emotional turmoil as the stranger returns to his hometown after many years. He appears to be deeply affected by memories of his youth and connections to the place, while another subplot unfolds with Fenton, a local man whose mysterious past sparks intrigue. The opening chapters establish a blend of pastoral beauty and underlying tension, hinting at conflicts that will arise, particularly revolving around Lucy’s forced engagement to Lord Dunroe amidst her unexpressed affections for another. The stage is set for a complex exploration of ambition and desire against the backdrop of societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Carleton, William, 1794-1869

Illustrator: Flanery, M. L.

EBook No.: 16003

Published: Jun 7, 2005

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:16003:3 2005-06-07T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Flanery, M. L. Carleton, William en 1