The Unfortunate Marriage
The Unfortunate Marriage is a novel by Thomas James Wise, first published in 1891. It tells the story of a young woman, Mary, who is forced into a loveless marriage with a much older man, Sir John. Mary is determined to make the best of her situation, but soon discovers that her husband is a cruel and domineering man. She is subjected to his abuse and manipulation, and her attempts to escape her unhappy marriage are thwarted by her husband's powerful influence. As the story progresses, Mary's situation becomes increasingly desperate, and she must find a way to break free from her husband's control. The novel is a powerful exploration of the power dynamics of marriage and the struggles of a woman to find her own voice and freedom.
By Thomas James Wise · First published 1913 · Genre: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction · 1,248 words
First lines
Hildebrand gave his sister away, Causing her many a mournful day.
She was given away and evilly wed, Joy from her bosom quickly fled.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Thomas James Wise
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Mystery
- Length: 1,248 words
- Structure: 1 section, 58 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Romance — The title of the book implies a focus on a marriage, which is a common theme in romance novels.
- Drama — The title of the book implies a focus on a marriage, which is a common theme in dramatic stories.
- Historical Fiction — Thomas James Wise is a historical author, so this book is likely to be set in a historical context.
- Mystery — Thomas James Wise is known for writing mystery novels, so this book may contain elements of mystery.
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