A Mummer's Wife (1917)

By George Moore

Book Overview

A Mummer's Wife is a novel written by George Moore and published in 1917. The story is set in London in the late 19th century and follows the life of Kate Ede, a young woman who marries a traveling actor named Frank. Kate quickly becomes disillusioned with her husband's lifestyle and the constant traveling, as well as his infidelities. She finds solace in the company of a wealthy man named Robert, with whom she begins an affair. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, infidelity, and social class, as well as the struggles of women in a patriarchal society. Moore's writing style is realistic and gritty, and he paints a vivid picture of the seedy underbelly of London's theater scene. A Mummer's Wife is considered a classic of early 20th-century literature and has been praised for its frank portrayal of sexuality and its exploration of complex human relationships.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116454019X
• ISBN13: 9781164540199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 480 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"