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Barlow, Jane
1856
1917
Barlow, J. (Jane)
Ryark, Felix
A creel of Irish stories
$aLondon :$bMethuen & Co., $c1897.
Reading ease score: 70.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
The keys of the chest -- A deserted child -- An account settled -- M'Neills' tiger-sheep -- The snakes and Norah -- Three pint measures -- The surree at Mahon's -- The shortest way -- The stay-at-homes -- A proud woman.
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"A Creel of Irish Stories" by Jane Barlow is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The opening segment introduces readers to the tranquil and picturesque valley of Letterglas, an almost untouched landscape that serves as a backdrop for tales of local life. The narrative seems to weave in themes of childhood wonder, familial connections, and the mysteries that often shroud both personal histories and the natural world. The opening of the text focuses on a young girl named Eileen Fitzmaurice, who is depicted exploring her surroundings with an inquisitive spirit. Eileen's imagination leads her to believe that a large stone near her home could be a hidden treasure chest filled with family silver, reflecting her longing for connection to her past and sense of ownership of lost grandeur. As she navigates her childhood with whimsical thoughts, the story hints at deeper family secrets and the socio-economic struggles of rural life. The rich descriptions and the mystery surrounding the stone creates an engaging, atmospheric beginning that invites readers to delve into Barlow's world of Irish folklore and storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/creelofirish00barlrich/page/n5/mode/2up
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Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Short stories, English -- Irish authors
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