Mrs. Protheroe

Mrs. Protheroe is a novel written by Booth Tarkington. The book revolves around the life of a middle-aged woman named Mrs. Protheroe, who is the wife of a wealthy businessman. She is a woman of great ambition and is determined to achieve success in her own right. However, her husband's disapproval and her own insecurities prevent her from pursuing her dreams.The story is set in the early 20th century and explores the themes of love, marriage, ambition, and social status. The novel is written in a nostalgic style and captures the essence of a bygone era.The book follows Mrs. Protheroe's journey as she tries to balance her personal and professional life. She is torn between her desire to succeed and her duty as a wife and mother. As she navigates through the challenges of life, she learns important lessons about love, family, and the importance of following one's dreams.The novel is a poignant portrayal of the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. It highlights the limitations placed on women's aspirations and the societal pressures that often prevent them from achieving their full potential.Overall, Mrs. Protheroe is a beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of pursuing one's dreams in a society that often discourages individuality.A few minutes later, without knowing how he bad got his hat and coat from the cloak-room, Alonzo Rawson found himself walking slowly through the marble vistas of the State-house to the great outer doors with the lady and Truslow. They were talking inconsequently of the weather, and of various legislators, but Alonzo did not know it. He vaguely formed replies to her questions, and he hardly realized what the questions were; he was too stirringly conscious of the rich quiet of her voice and of the caress of the gray fur of her cloak when the back of his hand touched it-- rather accidentally-- now and then, as they moved on together.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.