Six Bad Husbands and Six Unhappy Wives by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Author Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919
Title Six Bad Husbands and Six Unhappy Wives
Alternate Title 6 Bad Husbands and 6 Unhappy Wives
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Summary "Six Bad Husbands and Six Unhappy Wives" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of character sketches that delves into the complexities of marital relationships, written during the early 20th century. The book examines the themes of love, responsibility, and interpersonal dynamics within six unhappy marriages, each illustrating unique reasons for the dissolution of love and partnership. The likely topic centers on the consequences of personal behavior and societal expectations in the context of marriage. In this work, Wilcox presents six distinct couples, highlighting the characteristics of the husbands that lead to their bad behavior and the resulting unhappiness of their wives. Each vignette outlines how various factors, such as jealousy, discontent, and communication breakdowns, contribute to the unraveling of the marriages. The narrative reveals the intricacies of each relationship—from the ambitious but condescending partner who loses respect for his hardworking wife to the self-absorbed woman whose spiritual aspirations alienate her loving husband. Through these portrayals, the book serves as both a critique of individual flaws and an exploration into how such traits can drive a wedge between partners, ultimately leading to divorce and societal judgment. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HQ: Social sciences: The family, Marriage, Sex and Gender
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Marriage
Subject Women -- Conduct of life
Subject Husband and wife
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EBook-No. 48181
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 1, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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