The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain
The Works of William Carleton, Volume OneBy William Carleton
Length25h 54m
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In "The Black Baronet; or, The Chronicles Of Ballytrain," William Carleton weaves a compelling narrative that juxtaposes rural Irish life with the complexities of social class and moral ambiguity. Rich in dialect and colloquial vibrancy, the work draws readers into the tumultuous world of Ballytrain, a small village rife with conflict and intrigue. Carleton employs a mix of romanticism and realism, capturing the fervor of local folklore alongside the stark realities of 19th-century Ireland, thereby situating his characters within a broader socio-historical context that elucidates themes of justice, betrayal, and redemption. William Carleton, an evocative chronicler of Irish life, is known for his deep connections to the land and the people he depicts in his works. Born in 1794 in County Tyrone, Carleton's experiences with poverty and the sectarian tensions of his youth shaped his understanding of human nature and social dynamics. His unique perspective as a peasant-turned-writer manifests in his vividly drawn characters and resonant storytelling, making him an essential voice in Irish literature, particularly during the period of the Great Famine. For readers seeking an exploration of human nature against the backdrop of picturesque yet turbulent Irish landscapes, "The Black Baronet" stands as an invitation to traverse both time and place. Carleton'Äôs capacity to blend humor with pathos ensures that this narrative not only entertains but also provokes thought, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of Irish culture and literature.
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GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction
Length25 hrs 54 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 12, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
22CHAPTER XXII. Lucy at Summerfield Cottage.
2CHAPTER II. The Town and its Inhabitants.
23CHAPTER XXIII. A Lunch in Summerfield Cottage.
3CHAPTER III. Pauden Gair's Receipt how to make a Bad Dinner a Good One: —The Stranger finds Fenton as mysterious as Himself.
24CHAPTER XXIV. An Irish Watchhouse in the time of the “Charlies.”
4CHAPTER IV. An Anonymous Letter: —Lucy Gourlay avows a previous Attachment.
25CHAPTER XXV. The Police Office: —Sir Spigot Sputter and Mr. Coke—An Unfortunate Translator—Decision in “a Law Case.”
5CHAPTER V. Sir Thomas Gourlay fails in unmasking the Stranger: —Mysterious Conduct of Fenton
26CHAPTER XXVI. The Priest Returns Sir Thomas's Money and Pistols: —A Bit of Controversy—A New Light Begins to Appear.
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6CHAPTER VI. Extraordinary Scene between Fenton and the Stranger.
27CHAPTER XXVII. Lucy calls upon Lady Gourlay, where she meets her Lover: Sir Thomas, who shams Illness, is too sharp for Mrs. Mainwaring, who visits Him—Affecting interview between Lucy and Lady Gourlay
7CHAPTER VII. The Baronet attempts by Falsehood: The Baronet attempts by Falsehood to urge his Daughter into an Avowal of her Lover's Name.
28CHAPTER XXVIII. Innocence and Affection overcome by Fraud and Hypocrisy: —Lucy yields at Last.
8CHAPTER VIII. The Fortune-Teller—An Equivocal Prediction.
29CHAPTER XXIX. Lord Dunroe's Affection for his Father: —Glimpse of a new Character—Lord Gullamore's Rebuke to his Son, who greatly refuses to give up his Friend.
9CHAPTER IX. Candor and Dissimulation
30CHAPTER XXX. A Courtship on Novel Principles.
10CHAPTER X. A Family Dialogue—and a Secret nearly Discovered.
31CHAPTER XXXI. The Priest goes into Corbet's House very like a Thief: —a Sederunt, with a Bright look up for Mr. Gray.
11CHAPTER XI. The Stranger's Visit to Father MacMalum.
32CHAPTER XXXII. Discovery of the Baronet's Son: —Who, however, is Shelved for a Time.
12CHAPTER XII. Crackenfudge Outwitted by Fenton: —The Baronet, Enraged at His Daughter's Firmness, strikes Her.
33CHAPTEK XXXIII. The Priest asks for a Loan of Fifty Guineas: —and Offers “Freney the Robber” as Security.
13CHAPTER XIII. The Stranger's Second Visit to Father M'Mahon: —Something like an Elopement.
34CHAPTER XXXIV. Young Gourlay's Affectionate Interview with His Father: —Risk of Strangulation—Movements of M'Bride.
14CHAPTER XIV. Crackenfudge put upon a Wrong Scent: —Miss Gourlay takes Refuge with an Old Friend.
35CHAPTER XXXV. Lucy's Vain but Affecting Expostulation with her Father: —Her Terrible Denunciation of Ambrose Gray.
15CHAPTER XV. Interview between Lady Gourlay and the Stranger: —Dandy Dulcimer makes a Discovery—The Stranger receives Mysterious Communications.
36CHAPTER XXXVI. Contains a Variety of Matters: —Some to Laugh and some to Weep at.
16CHAPTER XVI. Conception and Perpetration of a Diabolical Plot against Fenton.
37CHAPTER XXXVII. Dandy's Visit to Summerfield Cottage: —Where he Makes a most Ungallant Mistake—Returns with Tidings of both Mrs. Norton and Fenton—and Generously Patronizes his Master
17CHAPTER XVII. A Scene in Jemmy Trailcudgel's: —Retributive Justice, or the Robber robbed.
38CHAPTER XXXVIII. An Unpleasant Disclosure to Dunroe: —Anthony Corbet gives Important Documents to the Stranger—Norton catches a Tartar.
18CHAPTER XVIII. Dunphy visits the County Wicklow: —Old Sam and his Wife.
39CHAPTEE XXXIX. Fenton Recovered—The Mad-House
19CHAPTER XIX. Interview between Trailcudgel and the Stranger: —A Peep at Lord Dunroe and His Friend.
40CHAPTER XL. Lady Gourlay sees her Son.
20CHAPTER XX. Interview between Lords Cullamore, Dunroe, and Lady Emily: —Tom Norton's Aristocracy fails Him—His Reception by Lord Cullamore.
41CHAPTER XLI. Denouement.
21CHAPTER XXI. A Spy Rewarded: —Sir Thomas Gourlay Charged Home by the Stranger with the Removal and Disappearance of his Brother's Son.
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