Publisher's Synopsis
The Quality of Mercy is a novel written by William Dean Howells. The story follows the life of a young woman named Isabel, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her strict and religious aunt. Isabel is engaged to a wealthy and successful businessman named Frank, but she begins to question her decision to marry him when she meets a young artist named Basil. As she becomes more involved with Basil, Isabel begins to see the flaws in her relationship with Frank and starts to question the values and expectations of her society.The novel explores themes of love, morality, and social class, as Isabel struggles to find her place in the world and make decisions that will shape her future. Howells' writing is known for its realism and attention to detail, and The Quality of Mercy is no exception. The characters are complex and fully realized, and the story is both engaging and thought-provoking.Overall, The Quality of Mercy is a compelling novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating societal expectations. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in exploring the intricacies of the human experience.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.
