Stephen Dane (1867)

""Stephen Dane"" is a novel written by Amanda Minnie Douglas and published in 1867. The story follows the titular character, Stephen Dane, as he navigates the challenges of life in the mid-19th century United States. Born into a wealthy family, Stephen is expected to follow in his father's footsteps and become a successful businessman. However, he has other ambitions and dreams of becoming a writer.As Stephen struggles to find his place in the world, he falls in love with a young woman named Helen. But their relationship is complicated by the fact that Helen's father disapproves of Stephen's unconventional ideas and lifestyle. Meanwhile, Stephen's father is pressuring him to take over the family business and settle down with a suitable wife.Throughout the novel, Stephen must confront societal expectations and his own personal desires. He grapples with questions of identity, purpose, and the meaning of success. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of bohemian artists and writers who encourage him to pursue his creative passions.""Stephen Dane"" is a thought-provoking exploration of the tensions between tradition and innovation, conformity and individuality, and love and duty. It offers a vivid portrait of life in the 19th century and a timeless meditation on 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.