The Charwoman's Daughter (1917)

The Charwoman's Daughter is a novel written by James Stephens and published in 1917. The story follows the life of Mary Makebelieve, the daughter of a charwoman who works in an Irish estate. Mary is a dreamer and has a vivid imagination, which helps her to escape the harsh reality of her life. She spends most of her time in the woods, where she creates imaginary worlds and talks to animals.As Mary grows up, she becomes aware of the social and economic inequalities that surround her. She sees how the rich treat the poor and how her mother is forced to work long hours for little pay. Mary's desire for a better life leads her to Dublin, where she hopes to find a job and make a name for herself.In Dublin, Mary meets a group of artists and intellectuals who introduce her to a world of culture and ideas. She falls in love with a young poet named Michael, who shares her passion for literature and social justice. Together, they dream of a better future and work to bring about change in their community.The Charwoman's Daughter is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the power of imagination. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.