| Author |
Clarke, William, 1800-1838 |
| Illustrator |
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 |
| Title |
Three Courses and a Dessert
Comprising Three Sets of Tales, West Country, Irish, and Legal; and a Melange
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 71.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"Three Courses and a Dessert" by William Clarke is a collection of tales written in the late 19th century. This work is a blend of fiction that encompasses a variety of stories categorized into three segments: West Country Chronicles, Irish Neighbors, and legal anecdotes. The primary focus appears to be on humorous and intricate characters, bringing to life the quirks and traditions of rural English life. The opening of the collection sets the stage with an engaging induction, where the narrator playfully welcomes the readers to this "feast of reason." The narrative begins by introducing Sir Mathew Ale, an eccentric character from the West Country, who becomes the focal point of the first course. The tales promise a hearty mix of humor, community dynamics, and local customs, setting a lighthearted tone that suggests a blend of folkloric storytelling and wit. The interplay of humor and character dynamics hints at the vivid and entertaining narrative style that readers can expect throughout the book. (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 |
Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Legal stories, English
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| Subject |
West Country (England) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
44560 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2014 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 21, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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