The Contending Lovers (1920)

The Contending Lovers is a novel written by Willard Edward Farnham and published in 1920. The story revolves around two lovers, John and Margaret, who are from different social classes. John is a wealthy businessman, while Margaret is a poor but beautiful young woman. Despite their different backgrounds, they fall deeply in love and plan to get married. However, their families disapprove of their relationship and try to keep them apart. The novel explores the themes of love, class, and society's expectations. It portrays the challenges faced by individuals who try to break free from the social norms and expectations of their time. The story takes place in the early 20th century and provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of that era. The Contending Lovers is a well-written and engaging novel that captures the reader's attention from the beginning. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, it is a timeless love story that explores the complexities of relationships and the challenges of societal expectations.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.