The Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine: Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, the Works Of: William Carleton, Volume Three
1846
The Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine: Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, the Works Of: William Carleton, Volume Three
1846
The Black Prophet: A Tale of Irish Famine, written by William Carleton and first published in 1846, is a historical novel that depicts the struggles of families during the Great Irish Famine. The story centers on Sarah M'Gowan and her fraught relationship with her stepmother, set against the backdrop of rural life and societal despair. The narrative explores themes of superstition, domestic conflict, and the harsh realities faced by the Irish peasantry, highlighting both personal and collective tragedies amid national calamity.
