The Rejected Wife (1863)

By Ann Sophia Stephens

Book Overview

The Rejected Wife is a novel written by Ann Sophia Stephens and published in 1863. The story revolves around the character of Edith, a young and beautiful woman who marries a wealthy man named Arthur. However, their marriage is not a happy one as Arthur is unfaithful and neglects her. Edith is heartbroken and eventually decides to leave him.The novel explores the themes of love, betrayal, and the role of women in society. Edith's struggle to find her place in the world as a rejected wife is a central theme of the story. The novel also touches on the social norms of the time, particularly the expectations placed on women to be obedient and submissive to their husbands.Stephens' writing is characterized by a strong sense of morality and a focus on the importance of family values. The Rejected Wife is a poignant and moving story that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century.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: 1166619087
• ISBN13: 9781166619084
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"