Publisher's Synopsis
Ruth The Gleaner is a novel written by May Field McKean and first published in 1897. The book is a retelling of the biblical story of Ruth and Naomi, set in the 19th century. The story follows Ruth, a young woman who leaves her homeland of Moab to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to Israel after the death of their husbands. They arrive in Bethlehem, where Ruth begins to glean in the fields of Boaz, a wealthy landowner. Boaz takes an interest in Ruth and helps her to provide for Naomi. As their relationship grows, Ruth and Boaz fall in love and eventually marry. The novel explores themes of loyalty, faith, and love, and offers a unique perspective on the biblical story. May Field McKean's writing style is known for its vivid descriptions and strong character development, making Ruth The Gleaner a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by 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.
