Why Love Grows Cold (1903)

By Ellen Burns 1867- Sherman

Book Overview

Why Love Grows Cold is a novel written by Ellen Burns Sherman, first published in 1903. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young lovers, Ruth and Jack, who are deeply in love and planning to get married. However, their relationship takes a turn for the worse when Jack's father dies, leaving him with a large inheritance and a newfound sense of entitlement.As Jack becomes more and more consumed by his wealth and social status, Ruth begins to feel neglected and unimportant in their relationship. She struggles to reconcile her love for Jack with his newfound arrogance and materialism, and eventually decides to break off their engagement.The novel explores themes of love, wealth, and social status, and the ways in which these factors can impact relationships. It also highlights the challenges faced by women in the 19th century, particularly in terms of their limited opportunities for independence and self-determination.Overall, Why Love Grows Cold is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling portrayal of love and its complexities.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165785722
• ISBN13: 9781165785728
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"