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The Irish Voice in America
In this study, Charles Fanning has written the first general account of the origins and development of a literary tradition among American writers of Irish birth or background who have explored the Irish immigrant or ethnic experience in works of fiction. The result is a portrait of the evolving fictional self-consciousness of an immigrant group over a span of 250 years. Fanning traces the roots of Irish-American writing back to the eighteenth century and carries it forward through the traumatic years of the Famine to the present time with an intensely productive period in the twentieth century beginning with James T. Farrell. Later writers treated in depth include Edwin O'Connor, Elizabeth ...
Shandy M'Guire: Or, Tricks Upon Travellers, Being a Story of the North of Ireland
Peppergrass' hilarious novel is a classic of American humor. The story follows Shandy McGuire, a good-natured con artist who uses his wits and charm to fleece unsuspecting travelers. Along the way, he falls in love with a beautiful young woman and must decide whether to pursue his life of crime or turn over a new leaf. With its fast-paced plot, colorful characters, and witty dialogue, this book is a delight from start to finish. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
