Kate O' Belashanny
Kate O' Belashanny is a novel by William Allingham, set in the Irish countryside in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of Kate O' Belashanny, a young woman who is determined to make her own way in the world despite the obstacles she faces. Kate is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own way in the world. She is a hard worker and is determined to make a success of her life. She is also a romantic, and dreams of finding true love. When Kate meets the handsome and wealthy Lord John, she is instantly smitten. But Lord John is not all he seems, and Kate soon finds herself in a dangerous situation. With the help of her friends, she must find a way to escape Lord John's clutches and find true love. The novel is a romantic adventure story, full of suspense and intrigue. It is a story of courage and determination, and of the power of love.
By William Allingham · First published 1905 · Genre: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 401 words
First lines
Seek up and down, both fair and brown, We've purty lasses many, O; But brown or fair, one girl most rare, The Flow'r o' Belashanny, O. As straight is she as poplar-tree (Tho' not as aisy shaken, O,) And walks so proud among the crowd, For queen she might be taken, O. From top to toe, where'er you go, The loveliest girl of any, O, -- Ochone! your mind I find unkind, Sweet Kate o' Belashanny, O!
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: William Allingham
- Date: 1905 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Historical Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
- Length: 401 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book suggests a romantic story, and the author, William Allingham, is known for writing romantic fiction.
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical period, and the plot and themes are likely to be influenced by the time period.
- Adventure — The title of the book suggests an adventurous story, and the author, William Allingham, is known for writing adventurous fiction.
- Fantasy — The title of the book suggests a fantastical story, and the author, William Allingham, is known for writing fantasy fiction.
Tags
Irish folklore · poetry · romance · mythology · narrative · nature · love · loss · identity · tradition · storytelling · cultural heritage