A Mummer's Wife: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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A Mummer's Wife is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Moore, George (1852–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
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"A Mummer's Wife" by George Moore is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Kate, the wife of a sickly man named Ralph Ede, who is navigating the challenges of her domestic life and her marriage, marked by her husband's constant ill-health and irritability, as well as the tension with her mother-in-law. At the start of the novel, we find Kate caring for Ralph during one of his asthma attacks, showcasing the strain and emotional turmoil within their relationship. The scene unfolds in a modest setting, where Kate is depicted as both devoted and weary, caught in the crossfire between her husband and her mother-in-law. The narrative delves into her thoughts and feelings as she contemplates her responsibilities, the dynamics of her household, and the intrusion of a lodger, Mr. Lennox, who is an actor—a source of contention with her mother-in-law. This opening sets the stage for exploring themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of life within a working-class family, all through the lens of Kate's experiences and aspirations.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Mummer's Wife
- Author credits: Moore, George (1852–1933)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Actors -- Fiction
- Adultery -- Fiction
- Married people -- Fiction
- Staffordshire (England) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Banned Books from Anne Haight's list
- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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