“We cannot judge either of the feelings or of the characters of men with perfect accuracy from their actions or their appearance in public; it is from their careless conversations, their half-finished sentences, that we may hope with the greatest probability of success to discover their real characters.”
Written by William Carleton, this book offers a vivid portrayal of the Irish countryside and the lives of its inhabitants. It delves into the complexities of class divisions and the struggles of the lower classes, while also examining the dynamics within a family over generations. more
Maria Edgeworth, born on January 1, 1768, and died on May 22, 1849, was an outstanding Irish novelist. Her works are known for their delicate psychological portrayals and profound insights into social issues, which had a profound impact on 19th-century British literature. more
“A love-match was the only thing for happiness, where the parties could any way afford it.”
“Marathons are hard because of the physical pain, the pounding on the muscles, joints, tendons.”