John's Wife

By Maud Jeanne Franc

Book Overview

John's Wife is a novel written by Maud Jeanne Franc and published in 1874. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary, who marries a man named John despite her reservations about their compatibility. As the novel progresses, Mary struggles to adapt to her new life as a wife and mother, and she is forced to confront the harsh realities of marriage and family life.The novel is set in the Victorian era, and it explores many of the themes and issues that were prevalent during that time. These include gender roles, social class, marriage, and the role of women in society. Through Mary's experiences, the author offers a critical commentary on the expectations placed on women in the 19th century, and she challenges the traditional notions of femininity and domesticity.Overall, John's Wife is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on Victorian society and the challenges faced by women during that time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's rights and the evolution of gender roles in Western society.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: 1166606805
• ISBN13: 9781166606800
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"