Man and Wife by Wilkie Collins

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Author Collins, Wilkie, 1824-1889
Title Man and Wife
Note Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by James Rusk and David Widger
Summary "Man and Wife" by Wilkie Collins is a novel set in the mid-19th century that explores themes such as love, betrayal, and the complexities of marriage. The story hinges on the lives of its central characters, Mr. Vanborough and Anne Silvester, revealing the struggles they face due to societal constraints and personal decisions. As their paths intertwine over the course of the narrative, the characters navigate their relationships against the backdrop of the era's moral landscape. At the start of the novel, two girls, Blanche and Anne, are seen parting ways on a ship bound for India and England, respectively. The narrative then jumps forward 24 years to a villa in Hampstead, where the adult Blanche is about to reunite with her estranged mother. The subsequent dinner scene introduces Mr. Vanborough, his wife, and a guest, Mr. Kendrew, where underlying tensions hint at Mr. Vanborough's dissatisfaction with his marriage. The opening culminates in the revelation of a significant flaw in Mr. Vanborough's marriage to Anne, leading to a dramatic exploration of their complicated relationships. This sets the stage for a riveting tale of emotional conflict as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Married women -- Fiction
Subject Bigamy -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1586
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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