The Golden Barque And The Weaver's Grave (1919)

The Golden Barque and The Weaver's Grave is a novel written by Seumas O'Kelly and published in 1919. The story is set in the early 20th century in a small Irish village called Kilronan. The novel follows the lives of two families, the O'Beirnes and the Byrnes, who live in Kilronan. The O'Beirnes are a wealthy family who own a golden barque, a symbol of their wealth and status in the village. The Byrnes, on the other hand, are poor weavers who struggle to make ends meet.The novel explores the themes of wealth and poverty, love and betrayal, and the conflict between tradition and modernity. The story begins with the death of a young Byrnes boy, which sets off a chain of events that will change the lives of both families forever. The O'Beirnes are accused of causing the boy's death, and tensions between the two families escalate.As the story unfolds, we see the characters struggle with their own personal demons and desires. The O'Beirnes must come to terms with the fact that their wealth and status may not be enough to protect them from the consequences of their actions. The Byrnes must confront their own poverty and the limitations it places on their lives.The Golden Barque and The Weaver's Grave is a poignant and powerful novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of life in a small Irish village. O'Kelly's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people of Kilronan bring the story to life, and his keen insights into human nature make this a timeless classic of Irish literature.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.