The Undiscovered Country (1881)

The Undiscovered Country is a novel written by William Dean Howells in 1881. The story revolves around the character of Marcia Gaylord, a young woman who is forced to confront the realities of life in the late 19th century. Marcia is a naive and sheltered young woman who has been raised in a privileged and wealthy family. However, her life takes a turn when she falls in love with a man who is not of her social class.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the changing nature of American society in the late 19th century. Howells uses Marcia's story to highlight the struggles of women in a patriarchal society, as well as the challenges faced by those who seek to break free from the constraints of their social class.The Undiscovered Country is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of America during the late 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature, history, and culture.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.