The Rush-Light (1916)

The Rush-Light is a novel written by Joseph Campbell and published in 1916. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young man named John who lives in a small village in Ireland. John is a dreamer who longs for adventure and a life beyond the confines of his small town. One day, John meets a mysterious woman named Eileen who is visiting the village. Eileen is beautiful and alluring, and John is immediately drawn to her. Eileen tells John of her travels and the exciting life she leads, and John becomes enamored with her. As John and Eileen spend more time together, John begins to realize that Eileen is not who she appears to be. She has a dark secret that she has been hiding from him, and John must decide whether to continue his relationship with her or to walk away. The Rush-Light is a story of love, adventure, and the search for identity. It explores themes of deception, betrayal, and the consequences of our actions. The novel is beautifully written and captures the essence of life in rural Ireland during the early 20th century. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.