The Conflict

The Conflict, published in 1911 by David Graham Phillips, is a political fiction novel that explores the struggles of Jane Hastings, a young woman returning home after years of education. Confronted by societal expectations of marriage, Jane grapples with her desire for personal fulfillment against the backdrop of rigid gender roles. Her internal conflict is heightened by her interactions with David Hull, who proposes marriage, and the radical ideas of Victor Dorn, representing a challenge to the status quo. This novel highlights the tension between traditional societal norms and the quest for individual identity.