Published in 1902 when the author was not yet twenty years old, Mary MacLane's searingly frank memoir is so far ahead of its time that it may shock even current-day readers. Indeed, the original title I Await the Devil's Coming (referring to MacLane's oft-expressed infatuation with Satan himself) was deemed too racy, and subsequent editions were published under the considerably tamer title The Story of Mary MacLane. No matter what you call it, it's a compelling, indelible read that will stick with you long after you've read the last sentence.
With candid memoirs like I, Mary MacLane, this controversial Canadian writer helped to usher in a new era of confessional autobiography—and to remake the notion of what constituted acceptable subject matter for female essayists and authors. Setting down thoughts and events both quotidian and scandalous in an inimitably unique voice, Mary MacLane is one of the most important literary figures of the early twentieth century.
Canadian-born memoirist Mary MacLane broke significant literary ground in the early twentieth century with her disarmingly frank and candid autobiographical writing. In this volume, MacLane probes her relationship with a young woman she calls Annabel Lee. Considering their passionate bond from many different angles, MacLane delves deeply into the mysterious magnetism of her enchanting companion.
If you assume that the autobiography of a nineteen-year-old woman experiencing the transition from the nineteenth century to the twentieth century sounds like it could be dull and prim, think again. Mary MacLane's searingly original and frank memoir was so ahead of its time that it may shock even current-day readers. Whether you're interested in women's writing or are just looking for a compelling, candid read, The Story of Mary MacLane should definitely be on your list.
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