The Charwoman's Daughter (1913)

By James Stephens

Book Overview

The Charwoman's Daughter is a novel written by James Stephens and published in 1913. It tells the story of Mary Makebelieve, the daughter of a charwoman, who dreams of a better life. Mary is a bright and imaginative girl who is determined to rise above her humble beginnings and make something of herself. She is aided in her quest by a kind and wealthy benefactor who takes an interest in her education and encourages her to pursue her dreams. Along the way, Mary faces many obstacles, including poverty, prejudice, and heartbreak, but she never loses sight of her goals. The Charwoman's Daughter is a poignant and inspiring tale of one girl's journey to overcome adversity and achieve her dreams. It is a classic work of Irish literature 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104483343
• ISBN13: 9781104483340
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"