| Author |
Purdon, K. F. (Katherine Frances), 1852-1920 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Birmingham, George A., 1865-1950 |
| LoC No. |
14008474
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| Title |
The folk of Furry Farm : The romance of an Irish village
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| Original Publication |
United States: G. P. Putnam's sons, 1914.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Sonya Schermann, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Folk of Furry Farm: The Romance of an Irish Village" by K. F. Purdon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on the character Michael Heffernan and his life at the Furry Farm, offering a glimpse into rural Irish life, its traditions, and the complexities of relationships within an Irish village. The introduction suggests that Purdon's work aims to shed light on the often-overlooked socio-cultural aspects of the Irish central plain, presenting a blend of humor, human nature, and romance. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Heffernan family and their struggles to maintain the Furry Farm, which has seen better days. The story unfolds as Michael, a quiet and working man, navigates his life after his sister Julia leaves unexpectedly to seek her own fortune, leaving him with aspirations of finding a suitable wife. Interactions with characters like Art, Julia, and the Widow Rafferty set the stage for romance and conflict as Michael grapples with feelings for young Rosy Rafferty. The opening chapters establish the intricate dynamics within the village, hinting at potential romantic entanglements and societal expectations in a vividly portrayed Irish setting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Villages -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Ireland -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74263 |
| Release Date |
Aug 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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