The Woman Who Did

The Woman Who Did is a novel written by Grant Allen, first published in 1895. The story follows the life of Herminia Barton, a fiercely independent and unconventional woman who challenges the societal norms of her time. Herminia is a successful writer and artist who refuses to marry, despite the pressure from her family and society to do so. She believes that marriage is a form of slavery and that women should be free to pursue their own passions and interests. Herminia's beliefs are put to the test when she falls in love with a man named Alan Merrick. Alan is a wealthy and successful lawyer who is also an advocate for women's rights. However, he believes that marriage is necessary for a woman's happiness and is determined to convince Herminia to marry him. Herminia struggles with her feelings for Alan and her desire to maintain her independence.The novel explores themes of gender roles, marriage, and the role of women in society. It is a powerful and thought-provoking work that challenges the reader to question their own beliefs about gender and relationships. The Woman Who Did is a classic of feminist literature and remains relevant today, over a century after its initial publication.This is the controversial book, about a woman who refuses to marry her lover because of stifling marriage laws, that Allen dedicated to his wife.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.