Why Marry? is a satirical novel written by Jesse Lynch Williams, first published in 1917. The book is a commentary on the institution of marriage and the societal pressures that come with it. The story follows the lives of a group of young, single New Yorkers who are struggling to find love and navigate the expectations placed upon them by their families and society. The protagonist, Gerald, is a successful lawyer who is pressured by his family to settle down and get married. He begins to question why he should marry at all ...
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Why Marry? is a satirical novel written by Jesse Lynch Williams, first published in 1917. The book is a commentary on the institution of marriage and the societal pressures that come with it. The story follows the lives of a group of young, single New Yorkers who are struggling to find love and navigate the expectations placed upon them by their families and society. The protagonist, Gerald, is a successful lawyer who is pressured by his family to settle down and get married. He begins to question why he should marry at all, and whether it is worth sacrificing his independence and freedom. Along the way, he meets a variety of characters who offer their own opinions on marriage and relationships, including a feminist who advocates for women's rights and a wealthy socialite who believes that marriage is simply a business transaction. Through its witty and insightful commentary, Why Marry? explores the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations. It challenges readers to question the traditional norms and values surrounding marriage and to consider alternative ways of living and loving. Despite being over a century old, the book remains relevant today and continues to be a thought-provoking read.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.
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