Publisher's Synopsis
""A Modern Instance"" is a novel written by William Dean Howells and published in 1882. The story revolves around the marriage of Marcia and Bartley Hubbard, a couple from a small New England town who move to Boston to pursue their dreams. As they start their new life, they encounter various challenges that put a strain on their relationship. Bartley becomes a successful journalist, but his ambition and desire for social status lead him to neglect his wife and family. Marcia, on the other hand, struggles with her own desires and aspirations, feeling trapped in her role as a wife and mother. As their marriage deteriorates, Marcia becomes involved with a young artist named Ben Halleck, leading to a scandalous affair that threatens to destroy both their lives. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, ambition, and social class, offering a critique of the values and expectations of American society in the late 19th century. Through its vivid characters and realistic portrayal of domestic life, ""A Modern Instance"" remains a classic of American literature and a powerful commentary on the complexities of human relationships.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.
