Spreading The News; The Rising Of The Moon; The Poorhouse (1906)

Spreading The News; The Rising Of The Moon; The Poorhouse is a collection of three short stories written by Lady Augusta Gregory and first published in 1906. The book explores the lives of rural Irish people during the early 20th century and their struggles with poverty, social inequality, and political unrest.The first story, Spreading The News, is a satirical comedy that follows the chaotic consequences of a misunderstanding in a small town. A man spreads a false rumor that a murder has taken place, and the town is thrown into a frenzy as everyone tries to spread the news.The second story, The Rising Of The Moon, is a more serious tale that deals with the Irish struggle for independence. The story takes place on the night of a planned rebellion, and a British sergeant is tasked with capturing a rebel leader. However, as the night progresses, the sergeant begins to sympathize with the rebels and questions his own loyalty.The final story, The Poorhouse, is a poignant and heartbreaking portrayal of poverty in rural Ireland. The story follows a family who are forced to sell their farm and move into the local poorhouse. The family struggles to adjust to their new life, and their dignity is stripped away as they are forced to rely on charity.Overall, Spreading The News; The Rising Of The Moon; The Poorhouse is a powerful collection of stories that offer a glimpse into the lives of rural Irish people during a time of great change and upheaval. Lady Augusta Gregory's writing is both humorous and poignant, and her stories are a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.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.