A Modern Instance (1886)

by William Dean Howells

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A Modern Instance by William Dean Howells is a novel written in the late 19th century that explores social themes and human relationships within the context of a small American community. The book's central characters are Bartley Hubbard, an ambitious newspaper editor, and Marcia Gaylord, the lovely daughter of a local lawyer, whose romance and interactions reflect the complexities of love, societal expectations, and personal aspirations.