Sylvia's Marriage

Sylvia's Marriage is a novel written by Upton Sinclair that was first published in 1929. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of Sylvia Castleman, a young woman from a wealthy family who is about to get married to a man named Arthur. However, Sylvia is not sure if she truly loves Arthur and is hesitant about going through with the marriage.As the story progresses, Sylvia's doubts about her relationship with Arthur become stronger, and she starts to question her own identity and desires. She meets a charismatic artist named Felix, who introduces her to a world of art and culture that she had never experienced before. Sylvia is drawn to Felix's bohemian lifestyle and begins to fall in love with him, causing her to reconsider her engagement to Arthur.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and personal identity. It depicts the struggles of a young woman who is torn between her duty to her family and her own desires. The story also sheds light on the cultural and societal norms of the time, particularly the expectations placed on women in terms of marriage and social status.Overall, Sylvia's Marriage is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives and struggles of women in early 20th-century America. It is a timeless tale of love, self-discovery, and the pursuit of happiness in a society that often imposes limitations and expectations on individuals.""Lately I have not permitted myself to think much about the situation between my husband and myself. I cannot blame him, and I cannot blame myself, and I am trying to keep my peace of mind till my baby is born. I have found myself following half-instinctively the procedure you told me about; I talk to my own subconscious mind, and to the baby--I command them to be well. I whisper to them things that are not so very far from praying; but I don't think my poor dear mamma would recognize it in its new scientific dress!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.