The Undiscovered Country (1881) - William Dean Howells - Bog

The Undiscovered Country is a novel written by American author William Dean Howells and published in 1881. It tells the story of a young couple, Marcia and Bartley Hubbard, who are struggling to make ends meet in Boston. Bartley is a newspaper journalist who dreams of becoming a successful playwright, while Marcia is a devoted wife who supports her husband's aspirations.As the couple's financial situation worsens, Bartley decides to take a job as a reporter in a small town in Ohio. Marcia is hesitant to leave their comfortable life in Boston, but eventually agrees to make the move. However, once they arrive in Ohio, their lives take a dramatic turn.Bartley becomes involved in a scandalous affair with a local woman, while Marcia befriends a young doctor who is struggling to establish himself in the community. As their marriage begins to unravel, Marcia and Bartley must confront the realities of their situation and decide whether to stay together or go their separate ways.The Undiscovered Country is a thoughtful and nuanced exploration of marriage, ambition, and the American Dream. Howells' prose is elegant and understated, and he provides a vivid portrait of life in late 19th-century America. The novel is a classic of American literature and remains a powerful commentary on the human condition.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.