Explore
Pricing
For Authors
Listen Now

Sign In Start free trial

Search
Explore
Library

Publish a book
Help

Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent

Historical Fiction

,

General Fiction

Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent

Enriched edition. The Works of William Carleton, Volume TwoBy William Carleton

Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices

Try for $0.00 Get for $2

Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent

Length21h 6m

About this audiobook

In "Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent," William Carleton masterfully explores the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Ireland through the lens of its complex characters. The narrative unfolds in a vivid, realist style, characterized by Carleton's keen observations and rich dialect, illuminating the struggles of the Irish peasantry and the corrupting influence of land agents like Valentine M'Clutchy. This novel serves as both a keen social commentary and a detailed historical document, capturing the dispossession and suffering of rural inhabitants amidst the changing agricultural landscape of the time. William Carleton, a pivotal figure in Irish literature, drew upon his own upbringing in rural Ireland to give authenticity to his work. Born into a peasant family, Carleton was acutely aware of the plight of the Irish people, which deeply informed his writing. His experiences of hardship and exposure to the injustices of land ownership shaped his views, making him a prominent voice advocating for agrarian reform and social change through the lens of fiction. Recommended for both scholars and general readers, "Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent" offers a compelling insight into Irish society, making it an essential read for those interested in the historical context of Ireland's struggles and the intricacies of human behavior within a colonial framework. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Political Intrigue Satire Rebellion Dystopian Revenge Survival Family Grief Small Town Identity

Audiobook details

GenreHistorical Fiction, General Fiction

Length21 hrs 6 mins

Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices

FormateBook with Audio

Publish dateDec 16, 2019

LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Introduction

15CHAPTER XV.—Objects of an English Traveller

2Introduction

16CHAPTER XVII.—A Moral Survey, or a Wise Man led by a Fool

3Synopsis

17CHAPTER XIX.—An Orange Lodge at Full Work

4Historical Context

18CHAPTER XX.—Sobriety and Loyalty

5PREFACE

19CHAPTER XXIII.—A Rent Day

Show all chaptersShow less

6CHAPTER II.—Birth and Origin of Mr. M&#x27;Clutchy

20CHAPTEK XXIV.—Raymond&#x27;s Sense of Justice

7CHAPTER IV.—Poll Doolin, the Child Cadger

21CHAPTER XXVI.—Harman&#x27;s Interview with Mary M&#x27;Loughlin

8CHAPTER VI.—The Life and Virtues of an Irish Absentee

22CHAPTER XXVIII.—Darby is a Spiritual Ganymede

9CHAPTER VII.—Reflections on Absenteeism

23CHAPTER XXIX.—Solomon Suffers a Little Retribution

10CHAPTER VIII.—Poverty and Sorrow

24CHAPTER XXX.—The Mountain Grave-Yard

11CHAPTER IX.—A Dialogue, exhibiting Singular Principles of Justice

25Analysis

12CHAPTER X.—A Dutiful Grandson and a Respectable Grandmother

26Reflection

13CHAPTER XII.—Interview between Darby and Mr. Lucre

27Memorable Quotes

14CHAPTER XIII.—Darby&#x27;s Brief Retirement from Public Life.

More from William Carleton

Going to Maynooth

Going to MaynoothWilliam Carleton4h 44m$2 · $0

The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg Pilgrim

The Station; The Party Fight And Funeral; The Lough Derg PilgrimWilliam Carleton8h 9m$1 · $0

More from Historical Fiction

Shōgun, Part One

Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35

The Things We Cannot Say

The Things We Cannot SayKelly Rimmer13h 48m$33 · $0

Their Castilian Orphan

Their Castilian OrphanAnna Belfrage14h 45m$27

With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan Michael

With Fire and Sword, The Deluge & Pan MichaelHenryk Sienkiewicz113h 5m$1 · $0

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte CristoAlexandre Dumas54h 22m$1 · $0

Jubilee, 50th Anniversary Edition

Jubilee, 50th Anniversary EditionMargaret Walker15h 43m$25 · $0

Chronicles of Barsetshire - Complete Edition (All 6 Books in One Edition)

Chronicles of Barsetshire - Complete Edition (All 6 Books in One Edition)Anthony Trollope141h 40m$1 · $0

And Then There Were None

And Then There Were NoneAgatha Christie6h 2m$24 · $0

Northern DawnDaniel Greene10h 46m$20

The Collected Works

The Collected WorksElizabeth Gaskell211h 58m$1 · $0

Under the Java Moon

Under the Java MoonHeather B. Moore12h 23m$23

Rilla of Ingleside

Rilla of InglesideLucy Maud Montgomery11h 44m$1 · $0

The Long Knives Are Crying

The Long Knives Are CryingJoseph M. Marshall III19h 2m$32

Crime and Punishment

Crime and PunishmentFyodor Dostoevsky20h 29m$32

The Pale Horseman

The Pale HorsemanBernard Cornwell14h 7m$33 · $0

Martyr of the Catacombs

Martyr of the CatacombsJames De Mille3h 41m$1 · $0

The Mutiny on the Bounty - Complete Trilogy

The Mutiny on the Bounty - Complete TrilogyCharles Nordhoff, James Norman Hall32h 45m$1 · $0

InharmoniousTammye Huf9h 45m$23

War and PeaceLeo Tolstoy65h 17m$1 · $0

The RobeLloyd C. Douglas22h 3m$32

More from Literature & Fiction

Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer’s World, Book 1

Body Refinement in a Beast Tamer’s World, Book 1Seth Ring14h 7m$27

The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)

The Complete Works of Jane Austen (Unabridged)Jane Austen88h 8m$2 · $0

The Dance with Me Trilogy

The Dance with Me TrilogyShelley Shepard Gray21h 44m$35

WhistlerAnn Patchett10h 45m$29 · $0

Grand Opening 2

Grand Opening 2Carl Weber9h 16m$20

Ghetto BastardK’wan7h 37m$20

The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic Novel

The Great Gatsby: Original 1925 Edition (An F. Scott Fitzgerald Classic NovelFrancis Scott Fitzgerald4h 45m$18 · $0

The Vineyard Bride

The Vineyard BrideKatie Winters5h 5m$15

The Complete Novels of Leo Tolstoy

The Complete Novels of Leo TolstoyLeo Tolstoy212h 56m$1 · $0

Black History Collection

Black History CollectionFrederick Douglass, Harriet Ann Jacobs, Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois27h 9m$18 · $0

L. M. MONTGOMERY – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & Autobiography (Including Anne Shirley Novels, Chronicles of Avonlea & The Story Girl Series)

L. M. MONTGOMERY – Premium Collection: Novels, Short Stories, Poetry & Autobiography (Including Anne Shirley Novels, Chronicles of Avonlea & The Story Girl Series)Lucy Maud Montgomery154h 35m$2 · $0

The Cartel 6Ashley & JaQuavis9h 14m$20

Gangsta Twist 2

Gangsta Twist 2Clifford “Spud” Johnson7h 11m$20

Shōgun, Part One

Shōgun, Part OneJames Clavell24h 19m$35

The Circle: Fallon’s Story

The Circle: Fallon’s StoryDanielle Santiago5h 3m$14

In Love with a Brooklyn Thug

In Love with a Brooklyn ThugNako6h 34m$20

Luxe 2Ashley Antoinette8h 55m$23

Beyond Temptation

Beyond TemptationBrenda Jackson5h 44m5 (1)$12 · $0

ConsequencesSkyy11h 6m$20

Payback Ain’t Enough

Payback Ain’t EnoughWahida Clark7h 15m$21

You may also like

The Disenlightenment

The DisenlightenmentDavid Mamet9h 4m$29 · $0

English Society in the Eighteenth Century

English Society in the Eighteenth CenturyRoy Porter16h$28

Barchester Towers

Barchester TowersAnthony Trollope18h 49m$32

The Bloody Crossroads

The Bloody CrossroadsNorman Podhoretz6h 47m$17 · $0

Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Historical Documents & Novels

Living to Tell the Horrid Tales: True Life Stories of Fomer Slaves, Historical Documents & NovelsFrederick Douglass, Harriet Jacobs, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Mark Twain, Lydia Maria Child, Harriet E. Wilson, William Wells Brown, Charles W. Chesnutt, James Weldon Johnson, Albion Winegar Tourgée, Sutton E. Griggs, Solomon Northup, Willie Lynch, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, Mary Prince, William Craft, Ellen Craft, Louis Hughes, Jacob D. Green, Booker T. Washington, Olaudah Equiano, Elizabeth Keckley, William Still, Sarah H. Bradford, Josiah Henson, Charles Ball, Austin Steward, Henry Bibb, L. S. Thompson, Kate Drumgoold, Lucy A. Delaney, Moses Grandy, John Gabriel Stedman, Henry Box Brown, Margaretta Matilda Odell, Thomas S. Gaines, Brantz Mayer, Aphra Behn, Theodore Canot, Daniel Drayton, Thomas Clarkson, F. G. De Fontaine, John Dixon Long, Stephen Smith, Joseph Mountain, Ida B. Wells-Barnett333h 38m$1 · $0

The Cherokee Nation of Indians

The Cherokee Nation of IndiansCharles C. Royce15h 20m$1 · $0

Josiah Allen on the Woman Question

Josiah Allen on the Woman QuestionMarietta Holley4h 8m$2 · $0

Susanna WesleyKathy McReynolds3h 10m$12

Animal FarmGeorge Orwell4h 28m$2 · $0

Black Grief/White Grievance

Black Grief/White GrievanceJuliet Hooker9h 49m$20 · $0

The Case Against Socialism

The Case Against SocialismRand Paul10h 14m$29 · $0

The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of Evangeline

The Acadian Exiles : a Chronicle of the Land of EvangelineArthur G. Sir Doughty4h 32m$1 · $0

Communist DazeVladimir A. Tsesis MD8h 6m$20

A Physicists Labour In War And Peace

A Physicists Labour In War And PeaceE W Kellermann8h 41m$7 · $0

The Predator State

The Predator StateJames K. Galbraith9h 8m$20 · $0

The Secret Life of Saeed, the Ill-Fated Pessoptimist

The Secret Life of Saeed, the Ill-Fated PessoptimistEmile Habiby5h 36m$17

Animal FarmGeorge Orwell3h 12m5 (1)$20 · $0

George Orwell: Complete Works

George Orwell: Complete WorksGeorge Orwell115h 42m$1 · $0

Primetime Propaganda

Primetime PropagandaBen Shapiro14h 21m$8 · $0

The George Orwell Collection

The George Orwell CollectionGeorge Orwell24h 46m$12 · $0