The Charwoman's Daughter (1913)

The Charwoman's Daughter is a novel written by James Stephens and published in 1913. The story revolves around the life of Mary Makebelieve, the daughter of a charwoman. Mary is a dreamer and a storyteller, who creates her own imaginative world to escape the harsh realities of her poverty-stricken life. She lives in a Dublin tenement with her mother and siblings, and her father is absent.The novel follows Mary's journey as she grows up and navigates the challenges of life in early 20th century Dublin. She struggles to find her place in society, facing discrimination and poverty at every turn. Despite the difficulties she faces, Mary remains optimistic and resilient, relying on her creativity and imagination to persevere.Through Mary's story, the novel explores themes of poverty, class, and the power of imagination. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life in Dublin during this time period, capturing the struggles and hardships faced by the working-class.Overall, The Charwoman's Daughter is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on the social and economic realities of early 20th century Dublin.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.