À Espera que Venha o Diabo, de Mary MacLane, foi um escândalo e um sucesso de vendas internacional em 1902. Este livro é o diário escandaloso de Mary MacLane, uma jovem de 19 anos que vive em Butte, Montana, que se auto-intitula «ladra», «vagabunda», «mentirosa» e «filósofa da minha própria escola peripatética». Com uma escrita provocadora e confessional, a protagonista anseia por experiências mundanas e transborda de desejo bissexual e de revolta contra as injustiças da juventude e de ser...

Mary MacLane's I Await the Devil's Coming is a shocking, brave and intellectually challenging diary of a 19-year-old girl living in Butte, Montana in 1902. Written in potent, raw prose that propelled the author to celebrity upon publication, the book has become almost completely forgotten.

If you assume that the autobiography of a nineteen-year-old woman experiencing the transition from the nineteenth century to the twentieth century sounds like it could be dull and prim, think again. Mary MacLane's searingly original and frank memoir was so ahead of its time that it may shock even current-day readers. Whether you're interested in women's writing or are just looking for a compelling, candid read, The Story of Mary MacLane should definitely be on your list.

The book is structured as a diary, presenting entries that reflect MacLane’s daily life, her relationships, and her reflections on society. She delves into her struggles with loneliness, her yearning for connection, and her passionate views on art, love, and the human experience. MacLane's writing is characterized by its poetic prose and emotional intensity, as she expresses her thoughts on beauty, existential questions, and the constraints of societal expectations.Throughout the diary, Ma...

The story unfolds through the lens of Mary’s deep connection with Annabel, revealing their shared experiences, dreams, and aspirations. The narrative captures the complexities of friendship, particularly the ways in which friends can inspire and challenge one another. MacLane's portrayal of Annabel Lee is infused with rich, lyrical descriptions that bring her character to life, showcasing her individuality and the profound impact she has on Mary.As with her earlier works, MacLane's writing...

BUT the only person in Boston town who has given me of the treasure of her heart, and the treasure of her mind, and the touch of her fair hand in friendship, is Annabel Lee. Since I looked for no friendship whatsoever in Boston town, this friendship comes to me with the gentleness of sunshowers mingled with cherry-blossoms, and there is a human quality in the air that rises from the bitter salt sea. Years ago there was one who wrote a poem about Annabel Lee—a different lady from this lady,...

Una obra de culto inédita en español. Una autora olvidada. Una voz libre y poderosa. La primerabloguera de la historia.Montana, 1902. En la comunidad minera de Butte nadie imagina que la joven Mary está a punto de convertirse en una autora de fama mundial. En apenas un mes, la crítica se rinde ante su talento y Deseo que venga el Diablo se convierte en un best seller, con cien mil ejemplares vendidos.Por todo el país aparecen clubes de escr...

With candid memoirs like I, Mary MacLane, this controversial Canadian writer helped to usher in a new era of confessional autobiography -- and to remake the notion of what constituted acceptable subject matter for female essayists and authors. Setting down thoughts and events both quotidian and scandalous in an inimitably unique voice, Mary MacLane is one of the most important literary figures of the early twentieth century.

Described as "the first blogger", Mary MacLane lived a tortured life, ahead of her time. Her beloved father died when she was a young child, and at the age of 8, her stepfather moved the family from its home in Winnipeg, Canada to Montana in the United States, where young Mary had a hard time making friends. Her sensational autobiographical style of writing was considered scandalous, as she told of her bohemian lifestyle, feminist politics and open bisexuality. Although popular during her ...

Published in 1902 when the author was not yet twenty years old, Mary MacLane's searingly frank memoir is so far ahead of its time that it may shock even current-day readers. Indeed, the original title I Await the Devil's Coming (referring to MacLane's oft-expressed infatuation with Satan himself) was deemed too racy, and subsequent editions were published under the considerably tamer title The Story of Mary MacLane. No matter what you call it, it's a compelling, indelible read that will st...

Described as "the first blogger", Mary MacLane lived a tortured life, ahead of her time. Her beloved father died when she was a young child, and at the age of 8, her stepfather moved the family from its home in Winnipeg, Canada to Montana in the United States, where young Mary had a hard time making friends. Her sensational autobiographical style of writing was considered scandalous, as she told of her bohemian lifestyle, feminist politics and open bisexuality. Although popular during her ...

"At the age of 19 in 1902, MacLane published her first book, The Story of Mary MacLane. It sold 100,000 copies in the first month and was popular among young girls, but was strongly criticized by conservative readers, and lightly ridiculed by H.L. Mencken. She had always chafed at living in Butte, which was a small mining town, and used the money from sales of this book to move to Greenwich Village where she continued to write books and newspaper articles. Some critics have suggested that ...