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Moleskin Joe Patrick MacGill

Moleskin Joe By Patrick MacGill

Moleskin Joe by Patrick MacGill


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Summary

The third novel that MacGill published, Moleskin Joe follows the fortunes of the ever-optimistic tramp who falls in love with a young Irish woman through the course of his travels.

Moleskin Joe Summary

Moleskin Joe by Patrick MacGill

Moleskin Joe is one of the most memorable characters to appear in Patrick MacGill's first two books, Children of the Dead End and The Rat-Pit. This sequel, first published in 1923, recalls the tramps and navvies MacGill encountered during his time on the road in Scotland and the north of England in the early years of the twentieth century. It centres around the adventures of Moleskin Joe, with his philosophy of 'there's a good time comin', although we may never live to see it', who in this book falls in love with a young Irish woman he meets on his travels.

Filled with superb characterisation, humour, poignancy and eloquence, Moleskin Joe is a vivid portrayal of the hardships of the immigrant experience, which McGill not only experienced himself, but also successfully exposed to a huge audience through his writing.

About Patrick MacGill

Patrick MacGill, 'the Navvy Poet' was born in Donegal in 1889 and died in Florida in 1963. He wrote a number of bestselling books (many of which are semi-autobiographical), including, Moleskin Joe, The Rat-pit and The Great Push, as well as a number of poetry collections.

Additional information

GOR002952972
9781841580371
1841580376
Moleskin Joe by Patrick MacGill
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Birlinn General
20000516
320
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