In Cotton Wool (1912)

By W.B. Maxwell

Book Overview

In Cotton Wool is a novel written by William Babington Maxwell and first published in 1912. The story revolves around a wealthy family living in London, who are struggling to deal with the sudden death of their son, who died while serving in the army overseas. The family is deeply affected by the loss, and the mother, Mrs. Hilary, becomes obsessed with protecting her surviving son, who is still at school, from any kind of harm. She goes to great lengths to keep him safe, even going so far as to keep him at home and away from school.The novel explores the themes of grief, loss, and the lengths to which a mother will go to protect her child. It also touches on the idea of overprotectiveness and the negative effects it can have on a child's development. The story is told through the eyes of a young girl, who is a friend of the family and witnesses the events as they unfold.Overall, In Cotton Wool is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of human emotions and relationships. It offers a unique perspective on the effects of loss and the struggles of a family to come to terms with it.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: 1120298903
• ISBN13: 9781120298904
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 450 Pages
• Weight: 1.32 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"