Men’s Wives (1852)

Men’s Wives (1852)

William Makepeace Thackeray

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120645234
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Men’s Wives is a novel written by William Makepeace Thackeray and published in 1852. The story is set in London and revolves around the lives of several upper-class families. The main characters are Mr. and Mrs. Pendennis, their son Arthur, and their close friends, the Clavering family. The novel explores the themes of marriage, infidelity, and social class. Mr. Pendennis is a successful writer who becomes infatuated with Mrs. Clavering, a beautiful and flirtatious woman. Mrs. Pendennis is aware of her husband’s feelings and becomes jealous and resentful. Meanwhile, their son Arthur falls in love with Mrs. Clavering’s daughter, but their relationship is complicated by the social expectations of the time.As the story unfolds, the characters navigate the complexities of their relationships and the expectations of their society. Thackeray’s writing is known for its satirical tone, and Men’s Wives is no exception. The novel pokes fun at the hypocrisy and superficiality of the upper class, while also examining the emotional turmoil that can arise from societal expectations and personal desires.Overall, Men’s Wives is a thought-provoking and entertaining read that provides a glimpse into the social norms and values of Victorian England.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.

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