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Title: Grania, The Story of an Island; vol. 1/2
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "Grania, The Story of an Island; vol. 1/2" by Emily Lawless is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the Aran Islands, off the west coast of Ireland, and introduces readers to young Grania O'Malley, a spirited girl who navigates life on the rugged island amid a backdrop of familial relationships, social struggles, and the harsh beauty of the landscape. The narrative paints a vivid picture of island life, showcasing the characters and their interactions with each other and their environment. At the start of the novel, we meet Grania on a September afternoon, fishing with her father Con O'Malley. The opening chapters describe the serene yet turbulent setting of Galway Bay, emphasizing the island's isolation and harsh climate. Grania's lively personality stands out as she engages with her surroundings, while her father exhibits a more laid-back demeanor. As tensions rise around them, particularly with a close neighbor named Shan Daly, the complexities of island life and class distinctions begin to emerge. Grania’s relationships with others, especially her admiration for Murdough Blake, set the stage for the unfolding story of growth, conflict, and the intricate fabric of life on Inishmaan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lawless, Emily, 1845-1913
EBook No.: 58441
Published: Dec 9, 2018
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Grania, The Story of an Island; vol. 1/2
Note: Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "Grania, The Story of an Island; vol. 1/2" by Emily Lawless is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set in the Aran Islands, off the west coast of Ireland, and introduces readers to young Grania O'Malley, a spirited girl who navigates life on the rugged island amid a backdrop of familial relationships, social struggles, and the harsh beauty of the landscape. The narrative paints a vivid picture of island life, showcasing the characters and their interactions with each other and their environment. At the start of the novel, we meet Grania on a September afternoon, fishing with her father Con O'Malley. The opening chapters describe the serene yet turbulent setting of Galway Bay, emphasizing the island's isolation and harsh climate. Grania's lively personality stands out as she engages with her surroundings, while her father exhibits a more laid-back demeanor. As tensions rise around them, particularly with a close neighbor named Shan Daly, the complexities of island life and class distinctions begin to emerge. Grania’s relationships with others, especially her admiration for Murdough Blake, set the stage for the unfolding story of growth, conflict, and the intricate fabric of life on Inishmaan. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lawless, Emily, 1845-1913
EBook No.: 58441
Published: Dec 9, 2018
Downloads: 53
Language: English
Subject: Ireland -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.