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The Beauty is a novel written by Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, who later became the First Lady of the United States as the wife of President Woodrow Wilson. The book was first published in 1910 and tells the story of a young woman named Cynthia Grey who is known for her striking beauty. Despite her physical attractiveness, Cynthia struggles to find true love and happiness in her life.The novel is set in the early 1900s and explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Cynthia's beauty attracts the attention of several men, including the wealthy and powerful Senator Stephen Brice, who becomes infatuated with her. However, Cynthia is more interested in a young artist named Richard Marshall, who sees beyond her beauty and appreciates her for who she truly is.As Cynthia navigates the complexities of love and relationships, she also grapples with the expectations placed on her as a beautiful woman in society. The novel touches on issues of gender roles, class differences, and the pressures women face to conform to societal norms.Overall, The Beauty is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores timeless themes of love, beauty, and the human experience. As the only novel written by a First Lady, it offers a unique perspective on the era in which it was written and provides insight into the life and experiences of Edith Wilson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.