The Golden Barque And The Weaver's Grave (1919) - Seumas O'Kelly - Bog

The Golden Barque And The Weaver�������s Grave is a novel written by Seumas O�������Kelly and first published in 1919. The story is set in rural Ireland in the early 20th century and follows the lives of two families, the Doyles and the O�������Rourkes. The Doyles are a wealthy family who own a golden barque, a symbol of their status and power. The O�������Rourkes are a poor family of weavers who live in a small cottage and struggle to make ends meet.The novel explores the themes of class, power, and tradition as the two families become intertwined through a series of events. The story begins with the death of the O�������Rourke patriarch, who is buried in a plot of land that the Doyles claim as their own. This sets off a chain of events that leads to a conflict between the two families, with the O�������Rourkes fighting to keep their ancestral land and the Doyles using their wealth and influence to try and take it away.As the story unfolds, the characters are forced to confront their own beliefs and values, and the reader is taken on a journey through the complex social and cultural landscape of rural Ireland. The novel is a powerful commentary on the struggles of the working class and the tensions that exist between different social classes in Ireland at the time.Overall, The Golden Barque And The Weaver�������s Grave is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on Irish society in the early 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature, history, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.