Esther 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. 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. Esther, written by
Henry Adams, 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, Esther depicts problems that current readers can relate
to, and Adam's wit offers surprising insight and depth. Now
presented with a new and appealing cover design and font, paired
with classic, well-developed characters, and a lively setting, John
Adam's Esther is easier than ever to enjoy. With a deep,
complicated romance and thoughtful representation of the forever
relevant debate between reason and religion, Esther is an American
classic well deserving of praise and conversation.
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