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Picture yourself settling in Dublin at the dawn of the previous century. You encounter Dubliners every day, engage in conversations with them – they b

Picture yourself settling in Dublin at the dawn of the previous century. You encounter Dubliners every day, engage in conversations with them – they become your neighbours.
This book is a compilation of tales about distinct individuals, their families, challenges, and the routines of their lives.

While I am not well-versed in the history of Ireland, so some moments were unclear and I had to Google them.
Nonetheless, this book can be enjoyed without immersing oneself in the intricacies, as the author's prose is exquisitely captivating.

She sat amid the chilly circle of her accomplishments, waiting for some suitor to brave it and offer her a brilliant life.

Why is it that words like these seem to me so dull and cold? Is it because there is no word tender enough to be your name?