The Dryad: A Novel (1905)

""The Dryad"" is a novel written by Justin Huntly McCarthy and first published in 1905. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Eileen O'Connor, who is known as the ""Dryad"" due to her love of nature and her tendency to spend her time in the woods. Eileen is the daughter of a wealthy Irish landowner and has grown up in a privileged environment. However, she feels stifled by the expectations placed upon her by society and longs for a more fulfilling life. When she meets a young artist named Gerald, she is immediately drawn to him and they begin a passionate affair. As Eileen becomes more involved with Gerald, she begins to question her own values and beliefs. She starts to see the world in a different way and becomes more aware of the social and political issues of her time. However, her relationship with Gerald is threatened by the disapproval of her family and the conservative attitudes of society. ""The Dryad"" is a novel that explores themes of love, freedom, and social change. It is a story about a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world and to live her life on her own terms. The book is written in a lyrical and poetic style, and it evokes the beauty and mystery of nature. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.