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Lifetime: 1857 - 1917 Passed: ≈ 107 years ago

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Jane Barlow

Books by Jane Barlow

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Irish Idylls

Fiction
19th century Short Stories Rural Life Dialogue social commentary Folklore Irish Irish Culture Peasantry Anti-Clerical Anti-Religious English Rule

Jane Barlow's *Irish Idylls* is a collection of short stories set in 19th century Ireland, offering a glimpse into the lives of Irish peasantry. Through vivid characters and poignant narratives, the stories depict the hardships, joys, and traditions...

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Strangers at Lisconnel

Fiction Humour Novel
Poverty Social Class Countryside Rural Ireland Dialogue Folklore Idyll Humor Irish Melancholy Simple life

Strangers at Lisconnel is a sequel to Jane Barlow's Irish Idylls, continuing the exploration of rural Irish life. The novel delves into the lives of simple folk in a remote Irish community, capturing their humor, their struggles, and their quiet resi...