A Chance Acquaintance

af William Dean Howells

"A Chance Acquaintance" by William Dean Howells is a novel published in 1873 that explores themes of love, social class, and personal growth. Set in Boston and New England during the 19th century, the story revolves around the character of Lydia Blood, a young woman from a rural background who comes to live with her wealthy relatives, the Strongs, in the city of Boston. Lydia's transition from a rural to an urban environment exposes her to a more refined and cultured way of life, sharply contras... (Læs mere)