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The book traces the romance of Basil and Isabel March, beginning with their meeting in Boston and a brief courtship in Europe, a break, and a later renewal that culminates in a wedding journey. It offers a candid look at the couple’s experiences, including the ordinary traits of American life and well‑known places, while suggesting the charm of a private, simple wedding trip. The narrative is framed as a biographical account of their early married life, blending travel description with character sketching.
First publish date: 1872
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: William Dean Howells
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