{"product_id":"esther-hardcover-2","title":"Esther - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEsther is a free-thinking young woman who enjoys her independence. Her strained relationship with her father usually keeps her far from the church, until she is hired to paint a mural for a Christian church in New York. There, the pastor, Stephen, is in awe of Esther's work. He makes a consistent effort to connect with her, memorized by her talent. Though she initially recoils from his attention, Esther starts to fall in love with Stephen after he helps her through a family matter. Growing closer as her father's health declines, Esther and Stephen connect despite their differences. From the start, Esther and Stephen must face conflicts in personality, faith, intellect, and social beliefs. Their relationship is built on rocky ground, threatening Esther's independence, but offering comfort in her time of need. Intrigued by Stephen's faith and moved by her love for him, Esther tries to become religious, even though it conflicts with her reason and threatens her independence as a woman. Though her love for Stephen is strong, Esther struggles to decide if it is more important than her autonomy and if his faith is any match for her beliefs of intellectual reason. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Clashing personalities, sexism, and the battle between faith and reason make a clever and thoughtful setting for this romance, challenging Esther and Stephen's relationship with philosophical, theological, and social debate. \u003ci\u003eEsther, \u003c\/i\u003e written by \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams, \u003c\/b\u003e examines common ethical and intellectual differences in society and the effect such contrasts have on both romantic and platonic relationships. Though it was published over one hundred years ago, \u003ci\u003eEsther\u003c\/i\u003e depicts problems that current readers can relate to, and \u003cb\u003eAdam's\u003c\/b\u003e wit offers surprising insight and depth. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Now presented with a new and appealing cover design and font, paired with classic, well-developed characters, and a lively setting, \u003cb\u003eJohn Adam's\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eEsther\u003c\/i\u003e is easier than ever to enjoy. With a deep, complicated romance and thoughtful representation of the forever relevant debate between reason and religion, \u003ci\u003eEsther\u003c\/i\u003e is an American classic well deserving of praise and conversation. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEsther, a free-thinking young artist, struggles with her personal convictions while she tries to find faith in order to relate to Stephen, the man she loves. \u003c\/b\u003e Written by \u003cb\u003eHenry Adams, \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eEsther\u003c\/i\u003e is a clever romance set to the backdrop of sexism and arguments between faith and reason. Originally published in 1884, \u003ci\u003eEsther \u003c\/i\u003e remains as entertaining as it is enlightening. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 24, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43156689518655,"sku":"9781513220369","price":16.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/hlz8FaMNEx9781513220369.webp?v=1776974365","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/esther-hardcover-2","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}