Araby (1904)

Araby is a novel written by Betsey Riddle Hutten and first published in 1904. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young girl named Araby who grows up in a small town in the American Midwest. Araby is a curious and imaginative child who is fascinated by the world around her. She spends her days exploring the countryside, reading books, and dreaming of far-off places.As Araby grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the limitations of her small town life. She longs for adventure and excitement and dreams of escaping to the exotic and mysterious land of Arabia. However, her hopes are dashed when she falls in love with a local boy named Jim, who is content to stay in the town and work on his family's farm.Despite her disappointment, Araby remains determined to find her own path in life. She begins to explore her artistic talents and develops a passion for painting and drawing. With the help of a supportive teacher, she is able to pursue her dreams and eventually becomes a successful artist.Araby is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, ambition, and the search for meaning in life. It is a beautifully written and timeless novel 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.