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The Threshold of Quiet is a novel written by Irish author Daniel Corkery and originally published in 1918. The story is set in rural Ireland during the early 20th century and follows the lives of two families, the O'Donnells and the Brennans. The O'Donnells are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Brennans are poor tenants who work the land.The novel explores themes of class, religion, and tradition as the two families navigate their relationships with each other and the wider community. The O'Donnells are portrayed as arrogant and condescending towards the Brennans, who are seen as simple and uneducated. However, as the story progresses, the characters begin to challenge these stereotypes and form unexpected bonds.The novel also delves into the inner lives of the characters, particularly the women, who struggle with their own desires and ambitions in a society that restricts their freedom. The Threshold of Quiet is a poignant and insightful portrayal of rural Irish life during a time of great change and upheaval.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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  • ISBN-13: 9781104568047
  • ISBN-10: 1104568047
  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: May 2009
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.88 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Page Count: 316

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