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 morality, as the characters navigate the challenges of their respective situations. Along the way, they encounter a variety of colorful characters, including a group of artists and writers who challenge their traditional views on life and love.As the story unfolds, Gertrude and Alice must make difficult choices about their futures and their relationships with the men they love. Ultimately, they learn important lessons about the nature of love and the importance of following one's heart, even in the face of societal expectations and pressures.With its engaging characters, witty dialogue, and insightful commentary on Victorian society, The Wicked World remains a beloved classic of English literature.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Original Plays by W. S. Gilbert, by William S. Gilbert. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417905042.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: 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"