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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.
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
Paperback
Patrick MacGill
Brian D. Osborne
Birlinn
English
Irish Literature & Social History
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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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