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A MODERN INSTANCE

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Exploring the decline of a marriage influenced by capitalistic greed, this novel is a groundbreaking examination of divorce in American literature. It follows Bartley Hubbard and Marcia Gaylord as they leave Equity, Maine, for Boston, revealing the complexities of their relationship. As a pivotal work in William Dean Howells' career, it established him as a key figure in American realism, addressing themes of love, ambition, and societal pressures. Howells, known for his critical stance against sentimentality, offers a stark portrayal of 19th-century life.

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A MODERN INSTANCE, William Dean Howells

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2019
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