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Children of the Dead End By Patrick MacGill, Brian D. Osborne Book
Children of the Dead End By Patrick MacGill, Brian D. Osborne Book
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Children of the Dead End by Patrick MacGill, Brian D. Osborne
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product | Children of the Dead End |
| Authors | Patrick MacGill, Brian D. Osborne |
| Format | Paperback |
| Genre | Autobiographical fiction, Irish literature, working-class narrative |
| Setting | Late 19th-century Ireland and Scotland |
| Protagonist | Dermond Flynn - journey from humble tramp to gang-labourer to budding writer |
| Narrative Style | Intertwines fiction and autobiography with authentic autobiographical elements from MacGill's own experiences |
| Key Themes | Resilience, creativity amidst adversity, self-discovery, struggle, perseverance, hope and determination |
| Historical Context | Socio-economic challenges, working-class hardships, era's authentic period detail |
| Literary Significance | Intimate narrative capturing essence of era's working-class experience with universal themes |
| Suitability | Literary enthusiasts, Irish literature readers, collectors, and anyone interested in working-class narratives |
| Type | Preloved, sustainable collecting |
| Condition | Good condition with minor wear on cover while spine and pages remain intact |
| 💙 Arundawn Dog Rescue | 10% of this purchase goes to Arundawn Dog Rescue |
| 💙 Clymping Dog Sanctuary | 10% of this purchase goes to Clymping Dog Sanctuary |
Description
Children of the Dead End by Patrick MacGill, Brian D. Osborne – what a remarkable masterpiece this is! This preloved work intertwines fiction and autobiography, taking readers on heartfelt exploration of life in late 19th-century Ireland and Scotland. Following compelling story of Dermond Flynn reflecting MacGill's own experiences, this intimate narrative captures struggle, perseverance, and era's socio-economic challenges, offering exceptional literary education while supporting sustainable collecting.
Key Features
- Prominent author Patrick MacGill brings authentic autobiographical elements with Brian D. Osborne providing insight into prominent literary figure of his time
- Character journey following Dermond Flynn's evolution from humble tramp to tenacious gang-labourer and ultimately budding writer with compelling personal development
- Rich historical context experiencing vibrancy of late 19th-century Ireland and Scotland through vivid storytelling and authentic period detail
- Inspiring themes discovering power of resilience and creativity amidst adversity with heartfelt exploration of self-discovery journey
- Literary significance with intimate narrative telling story of struggle while capturing essence of era's socio-economic challenges and hardships
- Collector appeal perfect for collectors and literary enthusiasts with valuable addition for any library collection
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🐾 Arya's Approval
Right darlings, this Children of the Dead End is absolutely brilliant! MacGill's journey from tramp to gang-labourer to budding writer mirrors my own transformation from rescue dog to Chief Drama Officer – except his involves significantly more hardship and considerably fewer treats.
The way he blends autobiographical experience with fiction creates this authentic portrait of late 19th-century Irish and Scottish working-class life that's both heartbreaking and inspiring. Watching Dermond Flynn's resilience and creativity flourish despite incredible adversity reminds me that the best stories come from real struggle and genuine determination.
Perfect for literary enthusiasts who appreciate authentic working-class narratives and anyone wanting to understand the era's socio-economic challenges through beautifully crafted prose. Brilliant stuff for serious readers!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 PAWS OUT OF 5
— Arya, Chief Drama Officer & Irish Literature Specialist
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