The Wright's Chaste Wife (1865)

By Adam of Cobsam, William Alexander Clouston, Frederick J. Furnivall

Book Overview

""The Wright's Chaste Wife"" is a novel written by Adam Of Cobsam in 1865. The story is set in medieval England and revolves around the character of John Wright, a carpenter who is married to a virtuous and chaste woman named Alison. However, their peaceful life is disrupted when a wealthy knight named Sir John comes to their village and becomes infatuated with Alison. Despite her refusal to give in to his advances, Sir John continues to pursue her relentlessly, causing a great deal of turmoil and drama in the village.The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and morality, as well as the power dynamics between men and women in medieval society. It also delves into the role of religion and the church in shaping people's beliefs and behavior during this time period.Overall, ""The Wright's Chaste Wife"" is a compelling and thought-provoking work of historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in medieval England.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: 1164081160
• ISBN13: 9781164081166
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 50 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"