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The Modern Obstacle is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and published in 1903. The story revolves around a young woman named Margaret, who is torn between her love for a man named John and her desire to pursue her career as a writer. John is a successful lawyer who wants... Read Full Overview

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The Modern Obstacle is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and first published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young woman named Elizabeth Wheeler, who is struggling to navigate the social and cultural expectations of her time. Elizabeth is a modern woman, with her... Read Full Overview

It was a particularly calm spring evening. The river and harbor were already gray; a gray haze hung over the lower part of the city. Above it the tops of the monstrous buildings reflected enough of the sunset in the western sky to blend dimly with the eastern.The boat was... Read Full Overview

It was a particularly calm spring evening. The river and harbor were already gray; a gray haze hung over the lower part of the city. Above it the tops of the monstrous buildings reflected enough of the sunset in the western sky to blend dimly with the eastern.The boat was... Read Full Overview

The Modern Obstacle is a witty and satirical novel that takes aim at the conventions and contradictions of modern society. Written by Alice Duer Miller, a noted suffragist and writer, it remains a relevant and entertaining read today.

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