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    Patrick MacGill, known as "The Navvy Poet," was an Irish journalist and novelist whose work draws deeply from his experiences as a laborer and his service during the First World War. Through his novels, he captures the stark realities of working-class life and the brutalities of conflict. MacGill's literary legacy continues to be celebrated through annual summer schools and dramatic portrayals of his life.

    Songs of Donegal
    The Red Horizon
    Songs of the Dead End
    Maureen
    Children of the Dead End
    The Great Push: an Episode of the Great War

    • Children of the Dead End

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      First published in 1914, Children of the Dead End was a hugely popular and influential book on release. This autobiographical novel provides a fascinating window to the past with vivid descriptions of the lives of itinerant workers of just a century ago.

      Children of the Dead End

    • Maureen

      • 382 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      Maureen

    • Songs of the Dead End

      • 168 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Songs of the Dead End is a powerful collection of poetry and prose that captures the harsh realities of life in the slums of Glasgow in the early 20th century. With vivid descriptions and raw emotion, the author paints a picture of poverty, violence, and despair, but also of resilience, hope, and the human spirit. This book is a timeless work of social commentary and a testament to the power of literature to shine a light on the darkest corners of society.

      Songs of the Dead End