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Children of the Dead End by Patrick MacGill

Children of the Dead End by Patrick MacGill

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Children of the Dead End by Patrick MacGill

A powerful autobiographical novel about poverty, migration and working-class life, rooted in the harsh realities of Ireland and Scotland.

From Dad's Collection

This copy comes from my dad's personal collection. Dad was an actor and scriptwriter with a genuine love of literature, history and books that gave a voice to lives often left outside traditional accounts. His collection remains an important part of Kate's Treasures15, with each book now looking for a new home where it can continue to be read and appreciated.

Written by Patrick MacGill, Children of the Dead End draws heavily on the author's own experiences of poverty, migration and hard physical labour.

Set between Ireland and Scotland, the novel portrays working-class life without romanticising its hardships. Through exhausting labour, displacement and the struggle to survive, MacGill explores dignity, resilience and the determination to build a better future.

A memorable read for those interested in Irish literature, social history, migration and autobiographical fiction grounded in real working-class experience.


About This Book

Format
Paperback
Author
Patrick MacGill
Introduction
Brian D. Osborne
Publisher
Birlinn
Language
English
Reader Interest
Irish Literature & Social History
Condition
Pre-owned and in good overall condition. The cover shows general shelf and storage wear. The pages are clean, the spine remains intact and the book is fully readable. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.
Arya's Approval
An unsentimental account of lives shaped by poverty, migration and exhausting labour. Its strength comes from the honesty with which it portrays hardship while never losing sight of dignity and resilience.
★★★★★ 5 Paws from Arya
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Literary & Social History Content Information

This autobiographical novel explores poverty, migration, dangerous labour, hunger, exploitation and the hardships experienced by working-class communities in Ireland and Scotland.

It reflects the social conditions and attitudes of the period in which it is set and contains descriptions of deprivation and suffering that some readers may find difficult.

Pre-Owned Book Information

This is a pre-owned book from a personal collection. Covers, page edges and bindings may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.

Every effort has been made to describe its condition accurately. Please examine the photographs alongside the written condition description before ordering.

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