Clay: Short Story

Maria, a laundress, is an older, unmarried woman with plans to attend her former foster childs Halloween celebration.

On her way to the party, Maria is reminded of her old maid status, and during one of the partys games further confirms her marital future when choosing a lump of clay over a wedding ring.Critically acclaimed author James Joyces Dubliners is a collection of short stories depicting middle-class life in Dublin in the early twentieth century.

First published in 1914, the stories draw on themes relevant to the time such as nationalism and Irelands national identity, and cement Joyces reputation for brutally honest and revealing depictions of everyday Irish life.HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms.

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