Confessions Of A Wife (1902)

By Elizabeth Stuart Phelps

Book Overview

Confessions Of A Wife is a novel written by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps and published in 1902. The book tells the story of a woman named Edith who is married to a successful businessman named Richard. Despite their seemingly perfect life, Edith begins to feel trapped and unfulfilled in her role as a wife and mother. She struggles with her own desires and dreams, which are often ignored or dismissed by her husband and society.Throughout the book, Edith shares her innermost thoughts and feelings with the reader, revealing the complexities of her character and the challenges she faces in her marriage. She explores issues such as gender roles, societal expectations, and the limitations placed on women in the late 19th century.As the story unfolds, Edith's marriage begins to unravel, and she is forced to confront the harsh realities of her situation. She must decide whether to stay in a loveless marriage or to pursue her own happiness, even if it means going against the norms of society.Confessions Of A Wife is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of women in the early 20th century. It is a powerful exploration of marriage, identity, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment.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: 1120181089
• ISBN13: 9781120181084
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"