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The Charwoman's Daughter

The Charwoman's Daughter

by James STEPHENS (1882 - 1950)

A humorous tale about a poor Irish charwoman living in the slums of Dublin, and her innocent teenage daughter, Mary Makebelieve, whose first forays into courtship and romance, and their desire to escape from drudgery -- provide us with a charming picture of youth's enthusiasm and a mother's devotion, amidst Dublin's many parks and shops. The chapters are filled with James Stephens' witty Irish observations on life, love, ignorance, the frustrations of the poor and the wishful thinking that sustains them . . . . told as jauntily as only a few authors can equal. ( ~ Michele Fry, Soloist)


I. Chapters 1 and 2

II. Chapters 3 and 4

III. Chapters 5 and 6

IV. Chapters 7 and 8

IX. Chapters 17 and 18

V. Chapters 9 and 10

VI. Chapters 11 and 12

VII. Chapters 13 and 14

VIII. Chapters 15 and 16

X. Chapters 19 and 20

XI. Chapters 21 and 22

XII. Chapters 23 and 24

XIII. Chapters 25, 26 and 27

XIV. Chapters 28 and 29

XV. Chapter 30

XVI. Chapters 31 and 32