The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector by William Carleton
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| Author | Carleton, William, 1794-1869 |
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| Illustrator | Flanery, M. L. |
| Title |
The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector The Works of William Carleton, Volume One |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Evil Eye; Or, The Black Spector" by William Carleton is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in Ireland, exploring themes of superstition, familial conflict, and social dynamics through the interactions of two neighboring families, the Lindsays and the Goodwins. Central characters include Mr. Lindsay, a good-natured magistrate, and Mr. Goodwin, who leads a more reserved life, with significant focus also on their children and the underlying tensions caused by the ominous superstition of the Evil Eye. At the start of the novel, the author presents a preface discussing the widespread belief in the Evil Eye, which becomes a pivotal theme of the narrative. The opening chapters introduce the Lindsays and Goodwins, detailing their familial relationships, particularly the contrasting characters of the wives and their influence on their families' dynamics. Mrs. Lindsay is portrayed as a harsh and controlling figure, often creating conflict, while Mr. Goodwin embodies a more nurturing personality, connected deeply to his wife and daughter. The chapter then transitions to a dark turn where the story hints at tragedy arising from personal vendettas, as well as superstitions leading to unforeseen consequences, setting the stage for the unfolding drama spurred by long-held beliefs and rivalries. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Ireland -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 16004 |
| Release Date | Jun 7, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 106 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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