The Charwoman's Daughter
James Stephens
Read by Michele Fry
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) (4 hr 22 min)
Chapters
I. Chapters 1 and 2 | 14:17 | Read by Michele Fry |
II. Chapters 3 and 4 | 13:14 | Read by Michele Fry |
III. Chapters 5 and 6 | 14:09 | Read by Michele Fry |
IV. Chapters 7 and 8 | 14:21 | Read by Michele Fry |
V. Chapters 9 and 10 | 13:58 | Read by Michele Fry |
VI. Chapters 11 and 12 | 15:57 | Read by Michele Fry |
VII. Chapters 13 and 14 | 15:35 | Read by Michele Fry |
VIII. Chapters 15 and 16 | 13:30 | Read by Michele Fry |
IX. Chapters 17 and 18 | 15:05 | Read by Michele Fry |
X. Chapters 19 and 20 | 12:41 | Read by Michele Fry |
XI. Chapters 21 and 22 | 17:03 | Read by Michele Fry |
XII. Chapters 23 and 24 | 15:30 | Read by Michele Fry |
XIII. Chapters 25, 26 and 27 | 21:26 | Read by Michele Fry |
XIV. Chapters 28 and 29 | 19:18 | Read by Michele Fry |
XV. Chapter 30 | 23:41 | Read by Michele Fry |
XVI. Chapters 31 and 32 | 23:10 | Read by Michele Fry |
Reviews
It t’s a sweet story!
Michele Fry
I have very much enjoyed reading this humorous, fast paced, clever, hard hitting and brutally honest novel. It is James Stephens at his brilliant best. He does not slacken his pace for a single moment—a truly gifted author. Enjoy!
Vicki
Excellent reading . I’m focusing on Irish writers so I thank you for this introduction to James Stephens .
Michele Fry...You ROCK!!!
Anewelding
an excellent story made even better by the most awesome reader on librivox