Moth And Rust: Together With Geoffrey's Wife And The Pitfall (1902)

By Mary Cholmondeley

Book Overview

Moth And Rust: Together With Geoffrey�������s Wife And The Pitfall is a novel written by Mary Cholmondeley and originally published in 1902. The book tells the story of a young woman named Cicely, who is married to a wealthy man named Geoffrey. Cicely is unhappy in her marriage and feels trapped in her role as a society wife. She begins to have an affair with a younger man, which leads to a series of events that ultimately lead to tragedy.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations. Cholmondeley's writing is known for its sharp wit and incisive commentary on the mores of the time. The book is considered a classic of early 20th-century literature and has been praised for its nuanced portrayal of complex characters.In addition to the main story, Moth And Rust also includes two shorter stories: ""Geoffrey's Wife"" and ""The Pitfall."" These stories explore similar themes of love and marriage and are often read alongside the main novel.Overall, Moth And Rust: Together With Geoffrey�������s Wife And The Pitfall is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1104195313
• ISBN13: 9781104195311
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"