The Modern Obstacle (1903)

The Modern Obstacle is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and published in 1903. The story revolves around a young woman named Margaret, who is torn between her love for a man named John and her desire to pursue her career as a writer. John is a successful lawyer who wants Margaret to marry him and settle down, but Margaret is hesitant because she fears that marriage will hinder her career aspirations.As Margaret struggles to make a decision, she meets other women who are facing similar challenges in their personal and professional lives. Through these encounters, Margaret begins to question the traditional roles that society has assigned to women and starts to envision a new path for herself.The Modern Obstacle is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by women in the early 20th century as they sought to balance their personal and professional lives. It offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of women who were determined to forge their own paths in a society that often placed obstacles in their way.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.