"Ellen Duncan; And The Proctor's Daughter: The Works of William Carleton, Volume Two" by William Carleton is a compilation of two Carleton works. Best known for his "Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry" book which showcased some of the typical characteristics of an Irishman, Carleton gained fame from his fellow Irish writers and readers which soon spread worldwide. This book showcases two of his greatest pieces, which just so happen to focus on women rather than men.
There are some griefs so deep and overwhelming, that even the best exertions of friendship and sympathy are unequal to the task of soothing or dispelling them. Such was the grief of Ellen Duncan, who was silently weeping in her lone cottage on the borders of Clare-a county at that time in a frightful state of anarchy and confusion.
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