"A Pair of Patient Lovers" is a novel by the famous American writer William Dean Howells. This is a story about two young people who live in a small town and overcome difficulties and trials to be together. The author depicts their inner conflicts, dreams and hopes, telling about love that survives the test of time, passion and jealousy. "A pair of patient lovers" is not only a story about romantic feelings, but also a portrait of life in provincial America at the end of the 19th century. And maybe it's something more than just a novel - it's an important psychological portrait of two young hearts looking for their place in the world and in each other.