p>The Real Adventure (1916) is a novel by Henry Kitchell Webster.
Written at the height of Webster's career as a popular author of
magazine serials, The Real Adventure is a story of romance, ambition,
and identity. Exploring the effects of the burgeoning feminist movement
on the institution of marriage, Webster illustrates the psychological
effects of inequality on men and women alike. "'Do you remember when you
said that before?' asked Rose. 'You told me that marriage was an
adventure anyway, and that the only thing to do was to try it--and see
what happened.' He grunted. 'The real adventure's just begun...'" Rose
and Rodney Aldrich had high hopes when they married in their hometown of
Chicago. Born into wealth, they both rely on the rhythms of upper-class
life, which prove more conducive to appearances than to true affection.
Disappointed, eager to prove herself as an independent woman, Rose takes
the drastic step of temporarily leaving her husband, risking their
reputations in order to achieve her dream: to make it as a professional
actor. The Real Adventure is a novel about regular people faced with
the pressures of life and love. Humorous and heartfelt, Webster's story
reminds us to not only appreciate those we hold dearest, but to treat
them as equals, in every sense of the word.>With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Henry
Kitchell Webster's The Real Adventure is a classic of American
literature reimagined for modern readers.
