Maureen's Fairing (1895)

Maureen's Fairing is a novel written by Jane Barlow and published in 1895. The story is set in rural Ireland and follows the life of Maureen Kavanagh, a young woman who dreams of leaving her small town to pursue a better life. Maureen's journey is filled with challenges and obstacles, including poverty, family drama, and societal expectations. Despite these challenges, Maureen remains determined to achieve her dreams and make a better life for herself. Throughout the novel, Barlow explores themes of love, family, tradition, and the struggles of rural life in Ireland. The story is told with a mix of humor and heart, and the characters are vividly drawn and memorable. Overall, Maureen's Fairing is a classic piece of Irish literature that offers a window into the lives of rural Irish people in the late 19th century. It is a timeless tale of hope, perseverance, and the power of dreams.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.