Fennel And Rue

American writer William Dean Howells is the author of the book Fennel and Rue. The novel, which debuted in 1870, centers on the friendship and flat mate relationship between Fennel and Rue, two young ladies living in New York City. Rue is an accomplished writer who finds it difficult to succeed in a field that is controlled by men, whereas Fennel is a stunning and driven actor. The book looks at issues of friendship, love, ambition, and the difficulties women in the 19th century experienced...