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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Idle Wives is a novel written by James Oppenheim and published in 1914. The story revolves around two women, one a wealthy socialite and the other a working-class woman. The wealthy socialite, Laura Murdock, is bored with her life and her marriage to a wealthy businessman. She... Read Full Overview

Idle Wives is a novel written by James Oppenheim and published in 1914. The story revolves around a group of wealthy and bored women who are dissatisfied with their lives and seek excitement and adventure. They form a secret society called ""The Idle Wives Club"" and engage in... Read Full Overview