The Wicked World

by W.S. Gilbert

Book Overview

The Wicked World is a novel written by William S. Gilbert, first published in 1873. The story follows the lives of two young women, Gertrude and Alice, who are cousins and best friends. Gertrude is the daughter of a wealthy family and is engaged to be married to a man she does not love, while Alice is the daughter of a poor family and is in love with a man who is engaged to another woman.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, social class, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425475388
• ISBN13: 9781425475383
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"