Some Threepenny Bits is a collection of short stories written by George William Erskine Russell and published in 1908. The book contains a total of 17 stories that are set in Ireland and explore the lives of ordinary people. The stories are written in a simple and direct style and are often humorous, but they also deal with serious themes such as poverty, religion, and social injustice.The title of the book comes from the fact that threepenny bits were a common form of currency in Ireland at the time, and many of the ...
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Some Threepenny Bits is a collection of short stories written by George William Erskine Russell and published in 1908. The book contains a total of 17 stories that are set in Ireland and explore the lives of ordinary people. The stories are written in a simple and direct style and are often humorous, but they also deal with serious themes such as poverty, religion, and social injustice.The title of the book comes from the fact that threepenny bits were a common form of currency in Ireland at the time, and many of the stories revolve around the struggles of people to make ends meet. Some of the stories feature recurring characters, such as the mischievous schoolboy Paddy, while others are standalone tales.Throughout the book, Russell presents a vivid picture of life in rural Ireland at the turn of the 20th century. He portrays the customs, beliefs, and traditions of the people with great sensitivity and understanding, and his stories offer a unique insight into a bygone era.Overall, Some Threepenny Bits is a charming and entertaining collection of stories that will appeal to anyone interested in Irish literature and 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.
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