The Day Of Their Wedding - Howells, William Dean
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Two young people wish to get married; the only problem is that they belong to a Shaker community and must run away to do so. Their day in the city reveals a new world-both wondrous and frightening-that changes their views of love and society.
""The Day of Their Wedding"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells, first published in 1895. The story follows the lives of two young people, Marcia Gaylord and Bartley Hubbard, who fall in love and decide to get married. However, their relationship is challenged by several obstacles, including Bartley's ambition to become a successful journalist…mehr

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Two young people wish to get married; the only problem is that they belong to a Shaker community and must run away to do so. Their day in the city reveals a new world-both wondrous and frightening-that changes their views of love and society.
""The Day of Their Wedding"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells, first published in 1895. The story follows the lives of two young people, Marcia Gaylord and Bartley Hubbard, who fall in love and decide to get married. However, their relationship is challenged by several obstacles, including Bartley's ambition to become a successful journalist and Marcia's wealthy and overbearing family. As they navigate through these challenges, they begin to question their love for each other and the choices they have made. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, and societal expectations, and provides a vivid portrayal of life in late 19th century America. Howells' writing style is characterized by his attention to detail and his ability to capture the nuances of human emotions and relationships. ""The Day of Their Wedding"" 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.
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William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American novelist, literary critic, and editor who played a significant role in the development of American literature in the late 19th century. He was born in Ohio and worked as a printer's apprentice before becoming a journalist and eventually a fiction writer. Howells' most famous novels include "The Rise of Silas Lapham," "A Hazard of New Fortunes," and "The Minister's Charge." He was also an influential literary critic and editor, serving as the editor of The Atlantic Monthly from 1871 to 1881 and advocating for realism in literature. Howells was a friend and mentor to many writers of his time, including Mark Twain and Henry James. He also played an important role in promoting the works of African American writers, such as Paul Laurence Dunbar. Throughout his career, Howells was known for his social commentary and his concern for social justice. He was a strong advocate for women's rights and was active in the abolitionist movement before the Civil War. Overall, William Dean Howells was a key figure in the development of American literature in the late 19th century, and his contributions as a novelist, critic, and editor continue to be studied and appreciated today.