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The Little Brawl at Allen

Author
James Stephens
Series
Irish Fairy Tales
Language
English
Length
20 pages
ISBN
9781787242500
Published
23 May 2017
Imprint
Sovereign
  • Ireland
  • folklore
  • story
  • legend
  • rural
  • village
  • community
  • conflict
  • tradition
  • family

Description

"The Little Brawl at Allen" is a short story by James Stephens that explores the theme of human nature and its darker side. The story is set in a small rural village in Ireland, where a seemingly peaceful community is plunged into chaos when a violent and bloody brawl erupts. The story follows the events leading up to the brawl, as tensions between the villagers begin to rise. It becomes clear that the fight is not just about a simple disagreement, but rather a manifestation of deeper issues within the community, such as jealousy, greed, and a desire for power.

Author

James Stephens (1882–1950) was an Irish poet and storyteller of myth retold with humour and sudden lyric heat — The Crock of Gold, Fionn, Bran, Tuan Mac Cairill. He made the old cycles feel spoken rather than museum-kept. With 10 titles in our catalogue, Stephens remains a voice of Irish wonder that never forgets to smile.