Marie Blythe
Marie Blythe by Howard Frank Mosher is a new edition published by Brandeis University Press on December 26, 2022. This 468-page novel presents the story of a young girl who immigrates to Vermont from French Canada at the dawn of the twentieth century. As she navigates the challenges of life, including a tuberculosis epidemic and personal loss, Marie Blythe emerges as a strong and passionate character, showcasing her resilience in the face of adversity.
Readers will find a vivid portrayal of Marie’s journey as she confronts the harsh realities of her environment while maintaining her indomitable spirit. The narrative explores themes of endurance and love, highlighting the complexities of her experiences. This edition also includes a new introduction by novelist Tom Barbash, adding further context to Mosher’s work. With its focus on a strong female lead, this novel contributes to the genres of fiction and literary criticism.
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A new edition of a classic novel with a strong female lead.
Howard Frank Mosher is one of the best-loved writers of northern New England. One of his most vivid and memorable characters is Marie Blythe. At the dawn of the twentieth century, a young girl with a felicitous name immigrates to Vermont from French Canada. She grows up confronting the grim realities of life with an indomitable spirit—nursing victims of a tuberculosis epidemic, enduring a miscarriage alone in the wilderness, and coping with the uncertainties of love. In Marie Blythe, Mosher has created a strong-minded, passionate, and truly memorable heroine. This edition features a new introduction by novelist Tom Barbash.
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