The Book Of Gilly - Emily Lawless - Bog

""The Book of Gilly: Four Months Out of a Life"" is a novel written by Emily Lawless and first published in 1906. The book tells the story of a young woman named Gilly who, after a series of personal tragedies, decides to leave her comfortable life in England and travel to the remote island of Inishmaan off the west coast of Ireland. There, she meets a group of locals and becomes involved in their daily lives, including their struggles with poverty, illness, and the harsh natural environment. As Gilly adapts to her new surroundings, she reflects on her past and begins to find a sense of purpose and belonging. Through vivid descriptions of the island's landscape and its people, Lawless creates a powerful portrait of a community struggling to survive in a changing world. ""The Book of Gilly"" is a poignant and insightful exploration of loss, resilience, and the human capacity for connection and renewal.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.