The Marriage Question

The Marriage Question is a non-fiction book written by Grace Ellery Channing that explores the topic of marriage in the late 19th century. The book was first published in 1891 and has since become a significant work in the history of feminist literature.Channing argues that marriage should not be the sole focus of a woman's life and that women should have the right to pursue their own interests and careers. She also critiques the traditional gender roles that were prevalent at the time and advocates for women's education and independence.Throughout the book, Channing uses historical examples and personal anecdotes to support her arguments. She also addresses common criticisms of her views, such as the idea that women are naturally suited to domestic roles.The Marriage Question was controversial when it was first published and sparked a debate about women's rights and gender roles. Today, it is considered a classic work of feminist literature and is still relevant to modern discussions about gender and marriage.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Their Husbands' Wives: Harper's Novelettes, by Grace Ellery Channing. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417902337.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.