The Common Way

The Common Way by Margaret Deland is a novel that explores the themes of marriage, family, and social class in the late 19th century. The story follows the lives of two families, the Oldways and the Faneuils, who are connected through their children's marriage. The Oldways are a wealthy and respectable family, while the Faneuils are of a lower social class.The novel begins with the wedding of the Oldways' daughter, Mary, to the Faneuil's son, Ned. The couple struggles to navigate their different social backgrounds and expectations for their marriage. Meanwhile, Mary's sister, Kate, is also dealing with her own marital problems as she tries to balance her love for her husband with her desire for independence.As the story progresses, the families are forced to confront their own prejudices and biases, and to re-evaluate their beliefs about what makes a successful marriage and family. The novel ultimately challenges the reader to consider the role of social class in shaping our lives and relationships.Deland's writing is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, and her characters are complex and fully realized. The Common Way is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social dynamics of the late 19th century.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.