Mary, Mary (1912)

Mary, Mary is a novel written by James Stephens and published in 1912. The story revolves around a young girl named Mary who is orphaned and sent to live with her aunt and uncle in the countryside of Ireland. Mary is a curious and imaginative child who finds solace in nature and animals. She befriends a local boy named Michael and together they explore the countryside and have many adventures.As Mary grows older, she becomes more aware of the social and political issues of the time, including the struggle for Irish independence. She becomes involved in the movement and falls in love with a young man named Owen who is also a member. However, their relationship faces many obstacles, including disapproval from Mary's aunt and uncle.Throughout the novel, Stephens explores themes of identity, love, and the struggle for independence. Mary's journey is one of self-discovery and growth as she navigates the complexities of life in Ireland during a time of great change. The novel is beautifully written and captures the essence of Irish culture and countryside.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.