Love's Progress (1840)

Love's Progress is a novel written by Caroline Howard Gilman and published in 1840. The story follows the lives of two young women, Ellen and Mary, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of love and relationships in 19th century America.Ellen is a beautiful and kind-hearted young woman who falls in love with a wealthy young man named Charles. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Charles is already engaged to another woman, and Ellen must navigate her feelings of love and betrayal as she tries to find her place in the world.Mary, on the other hand, is a strong-willed and independent woman who rejects the traditional expectations of marriage and family. She falls in love with a man named Robert, but their relationship is threatened by societal pressures and the expectations of their families.Throughout the novel, Gilman explores the complexities of love and relationships in a time when social norms and expectations were rigidly enforced. She delves into themes of gender roles, social class, and the struggle for independence and self-determination.Love's Progress is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by women in 19th century America, and the enduring power of love and human connection.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.