The barriers of self
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
As they drive away from Lough Derg in silence, Jenny reflects on her experience
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here p. 37
Constable and Company, London
1981
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The Island's gift
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
Jenny awakes to feel the gift of Station Island: a sense of equality in bodily experience
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here p. 35
Constable and Company, London
1981
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54.608369,-7.871702
Bobby describes Station Island
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
Bobby, attempting to make peace with Jenny as she performs the pilgrimage, discusses the power of Station Island
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here p. 30
Constable and Company, London
1981
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Jenny struggles with her emotions
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
Jenny struggles with her sense of spirituality as she completes the circuits of the penitentian beds
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here pp. 26-27
Constable and Company, London
1981
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54.608913,-7.870977
Jenny completes the stations
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
As Jenny completes the stations at the penitential beds, she reflects on the power of repetition and prayer and feels the elements
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here p. 26
Constable and Company, London
1981
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54.608913,-7.870977
Jenny crosses to Station Island
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
Jenny gets a sensory impression of the island as she approaches and encounters its contents and topography
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here pp. 24-25
Constable and Company, London
1981
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54.608689,-7.870387
The impression of Lough Derg on Jenny and Bobby
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
Jenny discusses her expectations of the place compared to the reality and hopes that it will not be too commercialized, like Lourdes
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here pp. 23-24
Constable and Company, London
1981
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Lough Derg in the rain
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
Jenny and Bobby arrive at Lough Derg in the rain and are greeted by the sight of the lake and the pilgrims waiting to cross
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here p. 23
Constable and Company, London
1981
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54.606912, -7.860865
Bobby expresses his confusion
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
Bobby expresses his confusion at the extravagant embodied devotion and extreme austerity of the pilgrimage to Lough Derg and that it exposes a side of Jenny that he has never seen before.
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here p. 22-23
Constable and Company, London
1981
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Bobby interrogates Jenny about her motivations
Literature--Twentieth Century--Sean O'Faolain--Lough Derg
As they drive towards Lough Derg, Bobby interrogates Jenny as to her motivations for wishing to visit Lough Derg this year of all years. She responds that it is a particularly Irish form of religious devotion and expression.
Sean O'Faolain, 1900-1991
The Lovers of the Lake', in The Collected Stories of Sean O'Faolain, Vol. 2, pp. 18-43, here p. 20
Constable and Company, London
1981
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