Description

The Story of Mary MacLane is a memoir written by Mary MacLane, an American writer who gained fame in the early 20th century for her unconventional and provocative writing style. The book is a first-person account of MacLane's life, beginning with her childhood in Butte, Montana, and continuing through her teenage years and early adulthood.MacLane writes candidly about her experiences growing up in a small town, her struggles with depression and loneliness, and her desire for independence and self-expression. She also discusses her romantic relationships and her fascination with death and the afterlife.The Story of Mary MacLane was originally published in 1902 and caused a sensation due to its frank and controversial content. MacLane's writing style, which included frequent use of the first person and a disregard for conventional grammar and punctuation, was considered groundbreaking and influential.Today, The Story of Mary MacLane is regarded as a classic of early 20th-century American literature and a pioneering work of feminist writing. It continues to be studied and admired for its boldness, honesty, and originality.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.