Unleavened Bread

Unleavened Bread, published in 1900 by Robert Grant, is a novel that follows Selma White, a young schoolteacher, as she navigates her ambitions and personal development in a transforming American society. After marrying Lewis Babcock, a varnish manufacturer, Selma grapples with her desires for independence against societal expectations and traditional domestic roles. The narrative reflects the evolving role of women during this period of social change, highlighting Selma's internal conflicts and aspirations in the burgeoning city of Benham.