Originally published in 1870, this book records a conversation among three prominent thinkers on the subject of love, marriage, and the individual's right to chart their own course in life. The discussion ranges from practical considerations to theoretical principles, and provides a window into the debates that shaped Victorian-era attitudes towards relationships and personal autonomy.

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