The Tithe-Proctor: A Novel

by William Carleton

The A Novel is a literary work written by William Carleton and published in 1885. The book is set in Ireland during the 19th century and explores the complex relationship between the Irish peasantry and the English landlords who controlled their lives. The story centers around the character of Thady Conners, a tithe-proctor who works for the English landlord, Sir Thomas Rufford. Thady is tasked with collecting tithes, or taxes, from the Irish peasants, which leads to tension and conflict between him and the local community. Along the way, Thady must confront his own beliefs and values as he navigates the complex social and political landscape of rural Ireland. The novel is a powerful commentary on the injustices and inequalities of the time, as well as a compelling story of personal growth and redemption. Through its vivid characters and evocative setting, The Tithe-Proctor offers readers a window into a fascinating and turbulent period of Irish history.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.

446 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2005

About the author

William Carleton was an Irish writer and novelist best known for his Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, a collection of ethnic sketches of the stereotypical Irishman.

Reviews

[Sharon Robards · Rating 4 out of 5]

This Irish author seems to have been a prolific writer of Irish fiction regarding social and political issues. This particular story is a fiction account of a true event and hits upon grievances and the manner the lower classes of Ireland set about attempting to regain control of their lands, lower rents, and avoid what were the payments called tithe, which went to the ministry of the Protestant Church.

Many Irish were transported as convicts to Australia, and this gives a bit of an insight into what caused a great deal of political upheavel and shows both sides of the story.