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Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine

William Carleton

Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine

Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine

William Carleton

Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine is a novel by William Carleton, published in 1847. Set in Ireland just before the Great Famine, it vividly portrays the lives and struggles of the Irish people through rich dialogue and detailed descriptions. The book is notable for its authentic representation of the socio-economic conditions leading up to the famine, providing a historical perspective on this tragic period.

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A story about the Irish, just before the onset of the famine of 1847, with all the color and dialogue of a man who lived...

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