A Parting And A Meeting Story (1896)

A Parting And A Meeting Story is a novel written by William Dean Howells and published in 1896. The story follows the lives of two young lovers, Marcia and Bartley, who are forced to part ways due to financial constraints. Marcia is a young woman from a wealthy family who falls in love with Bartley, a struggling journalist. Despite their love for each other, they are unable to marry due to their financial situation. Marcia's family disapproves of Bartley and pressures her to marry a wealthy man instead. The couple is torn apart, and they go their separate ways. Years later, Marcia is a wealthy widow, and Bartley is a successful writer. They meet again by chance and realize that their love for each other has never died. They decide to get married, but their past comes back to haunt them. Marcia's family still disapproves of Bartley, and they try to break them apart once again. The couple must overcome these obstacles and prove that their love is strong enough to withstand anything.The novel explores themes of love, class, and societal norms. It portrays the struggles of young lovers who are torn apart by circumstances beyond their control. It also highlights the importance of following one's heart and staying true to oneself. Overall, A Parting And A Meeting Story is a heartwarming tale of love and perseverance that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.