Lillo and Ruth: Or Aspirations is a novel written by Helen Hays and published in 1887. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young people, Lillo and Ruth, who are both striving to achieve their dreams and aspirations in life. Lillo is a talented artist who dreams of becoming a successful painter, while Ruth is a young woman who dreams of achieving financial independence and helping those in need. The two meet and fall...