Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905

"Ainslee's, Vol. 15, No. 5, June 1905" by Various is a magazine from the early 1900s filled with different kinds of writing. Inside this issue, you will find poems, essays, and ongoing stories that capture what people cared about back then, including relationships and dreams. One story, "The Outgoing of Simeon" by Elizabeth Duer, introduces Deena Ponsonby, a young woman who marries a botany professor named Simeon. However, Deena soon finds herself trapped in a boring life with a husband who doesn't show much emotion. As she deals with these problems and the expectations of marriage, she starts wanting more excitement and connection, hinting at big changes to come as she searches for her own way to express herself and find fulfillment in a world that feels restrictive.