Mrs. Korner Sins her Mercies
The novel revolves around a middle-aged woman who has been married to a man for over 20 years. She is portrayed as being trapped in her marriage and feeling unfulfilled. The story explores themes of loneliness, desperation, and the consequences of one's actions when seeking escape from an unhappy life.
By Jerome K. Jerome · First published 1917 · Genre: Comedy, Social Commentary, Drama · 5,913 words
First lines
"I do mean it," declared Mrs. Korner, "I like a man to be a man."
"But you would not like Christopher -- I mean Mr. Korner -- to be that sort of man," suggested her bosom friend.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jerome K. Jerome
- Date: 1917 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Comedy, Social Commentary, Drama, Satire, Character Study
- Length: 5,913 words
- Structure: 1 section, 174 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Comedy — The work employs humor through dialogue and situational irony, focusing on the absurdities of domestic life and gender roles.
- Social Commentary — It critiques societal expectations of masculinity and femininity, exploring the dynamics of marriage and personal identity.
- Drama — The narrative revolves around interpersonal conflicts and emotional tensions between the characters, particularly within the marriage.
- Satire — It satirizes the conventions of romantic relationships and societal norms regarding behavior and expectations.
Tags
Domestic Fiction · Social Commentary · Realism · Marriage · Family Dynamics · Class Conflict · Morality · Ethics · Societal Expectations · Women's Roles · Victorian Era · English Literature