Less than kin

Name: Less than kin
Author: Alice Duer Miller

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The narrative follows a young woman whose obligations to an ailing relative and scrutiny by society complicate her prospects for marriage and travel. She negotiates offers from suitors, balancing gratitude, practical security, and personal restraint, while others leave for distant posts. Scenes alternate between wealthy urban drawing rooms and vivid tropical landscapes, contrasting manners, ambition, and physical dislocation. Through social gatherings, intimate conversations, and episodes of travel and military life, the work examines duty, independence, and the compromises enforced by economic necessity and social expectation.

About the Author

Alice Duer Miller

Alice Duer Miller was an American author and poet known for her contributions to early 20th-century literature, particularly in the context of women's rights and social issues. Her notable works include "Are Women People? A Book of Rhymes for Suffrage Times," which reflects her advocacy for women's suffrage through witty and engaging poetry. Miller's writing often combined humor with sharp social commentary, making her a significant voice in the feminist literary movement of her time. In addition to her poetry, she wrote novels such as "Come Out of the Kitchen! A Romance" and "Ladies Must Live," showcasing her versatility as a writer.

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