A Mummer’s Wife
A Mummer’s Wife by George Moore is a revised edition published by Victorian Secrets in 2011, featuring 430 pages in English. This novel explores the life of Kate Ede, a discontented housewife in the Midlands, who finds herself drawn to a charming traveling actor staying with her family. The narrative delves into the complexities of her marriage and the repercussions of her choices.
Readers will encounter themes of family life, marriage, and the performing arts as they follow Kate’s journey through temptation and its aftermath. This scholarly edition is enriched with a critical introduction, author biography, and explanatory footnotes, providing a deeper understanding of the context surrounding the story. The book offers insights into the societal norms of the time, making it a thoughtful addition to the literary canon.
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A Mummer’s Wife tells the story of Kate Ede, a bored Midlands housewife unhappily married to an asthmatic draper. When a handsome travelling actor comes to lodge with her family, she succumbs to temptation, with disastrous consequences. This scholarly edition includes a critical introduction, author biography, explanatory footnotes, and a wealth of contextual material.
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