The Man Who Married A Dumb Wife (1915)

By Anatole France

Book Overview

The Man Who Married A Dumb Wife is a satirical novel written by the French author Anatole France and first published in 1915. The story revolves around the character of Sganarelle, a middle-aged man who decides to marry a young woman named Martine despite her lack of intelligence. Sganarelle believes that a dumb wife will be easier to control and manipulate, but he soon realizes that he has made a grave mistake.Throughout the novel, France uses humor and irony to critique the societal norms and values of his time. He highlights the absurdity of the idea that women should be submissive and obedient, and he challenges the notion that intelligence is a desirable trait only in men. The novel also explores themes of love, marriage, gender roles, and power dynamics.The Man Who Married A Dumb Wife is a classic work of French literature and a masterpiece of satire. It has been translated into numerous languages and adapted for the stage and screen. The novel remains relevant today, as it continues to provoke thought and discussion about the role of women in society and the importance of intelligence and equality.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: 1120901553
• ISBN13: 9781120901552
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"