Mrs. Farrell is a novel by American author William Dean Howells that explores class relations, moral issues, and social problems in the late 19th century. The main character, Edith Farrell, a representative of the upper class, is forced to face the difficulties that began to arise in her family. A sense of dignity and inner strength help her to survive difficult trials. The author masterfully reveals the psychology of the heroine, showing her change in living conditions that teach her new values and beliefs. This novel leaves the reader with an analysis of morality, society and life values, not leaving indifferent to the problems faced by the main characters.