Going to Maynooth by William Carleton

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Author Carleton, William, 1794-1869
Illustrator Flanery, M. L.
Title Going to Maynooth
Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, The Works of William Carleton, Volume Three
Note Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "Going to Maynooth" by William Carleton is a fictional narrative written in the early 19th century. The story centers on young Denis O'Shaughnessy, a promising farm boy destined for the priesthood, who is caught in the interplay of familial pride, ambition, and the whimsical nature of youth. The tale explores his aspirations, the pressure of his family's expectations, and the humorous dynamics of his interactions with both his father and the girls of his acquaintance. The opening of the book introduces us to Denis O'Shaughnessy and his family, particularly his father, old Denis, who is proud of his son's intellectual prowess and arguments. Young Denis is portrayed as a precocious youth, eager to prove his learning and often indulging in exaggerated debates to showcase his education. Amidst this, we see the social expectations placed on Denis to become a priest, which causes him to grapple with his identity. As he prepares for Maynooth, the narrative hints at the youthful tensions between ambition and the simple pleasures of life, particularly in his budding romance with a neighbor, Susan Connor, setting the stage for the complexities that will arise as he navigates his new role. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 16016
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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