The Rushlight is a novel written by Joseph Campbell and published in 1906. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Lavelle. Mary is an orphan who is sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a small village in Ireland.As Mary adjusts to her new life, she becomes involved in the local community and begins to uncover secrets about her family's past. She also falls in love with a young man named Michael O'Dwyer, who is the son of a wealthy landowner.However, Mary's happiness is short-lived as she soon discovers that Michael is engaged to another woman. Heartbroken, Mary decides to leave the village and start a new life in America.The Rushlight explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. It is a poignant and moving story that captures the essence of life in rural Ireland during the 19th century. Joseph Campbell's writing is lyrical and evocative, painting a vivid picture of a bygone era. Overall, The Rushlight 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.