The Wife's Trials: A Tale (1865)

By Emma Jane Worboise

Book Overview

The Wife's Trials: A Tale is a novel written by Emma Jane Worboise in 1865. The story revolves around the life of a woman named Agnes, who marries a man named Charles. Agnes is a devoted wife and mother, who tries her best to keep her family happy and content. However, she soon realizes that her husband is not the man she thought he was. Charles is an abusive and neglectful husband, who spends most of his time drinking and gambling. Agnes tries to make things work, but eventually, she decides to leave Charles and start a new life. The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, and the struggles that women face in patriarchal societies. It is a poignant tale that highlights the importance of self-respect and the courage to stand up for oneself. The Wife's Trials: A Tale is a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic literature and wants to explore the challenges faced by 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: 1437346766
• ISBN13: 9781437346763
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"