The Untilled Field (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417903559)

The Untilled Field is a collection of short stories written by George Moore. The book was first published in 1903 and is considered to be one of Moore's most significant works. The stories are set in rural Ireland and explore the lives of the peasants who live there. They provide a glimpse into the struggles and hardships of the people, as well as their joys and triumphs. The stories are written in a simple and straightforward style, but they are rich in detail and emotion. Some of the themes explored in the book include poverty, religion, love, and death. The characters in the stories are vividly drawn and are often faced with difficult choices. The Untilled Field is a powerful and moving work that offers a unique perspective on Irish life in the early 20th century.1903. Irish novelist, playwright, poet and critic. The Untilled Field is a collection of short stories, which were strongly influenced by Turgenev and Dostoevsky. Contents: In the Clay; Some Parishioners; The Exile; Home Sickness; A Letter to Rome; Julia Cahill�������s Curse; A Play-house in the Waste; The Wedding Gown; The Clerk�������s Quest; Alms-Giving; So On He Fares; The Wild Goose; and The Way Back. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Moore
ISBN-10: 1417903554
ISBN-13: 9781417903559
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2005
Pages: 428
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d