The Modern Obstacle (1903)

The Modern Obstacle is a novel written by Alice Duer Miller and first published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young woman named Elizabeth Wheeler, who is struggling to navigate the social and cultural expectations of her time. Elizabeth is a modern woman, with her own opinions and desires, but she finds herself constantly held back by the traditional values and expectations of her family and society. As she tries to find her place in the world, Elizabeth is faced with a number of obstacles, including a controlling mother, a disapproving fianc¿¿¿¿¿, and the pressures of conforming to societal norms. Along the way, she meets a number of other women who are also struggling to break free from the constraints of their time, including a suffragette and a working-class woman. Through Elizabeth's journey, Miller explores themes of gender roles, social expectations, and the struggle for individual freedom and self-expression. The Modern Obstacle is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by women in the early 20th 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.