James Gordon's Wife


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The Captain's Wife


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1862.







The Lancer's Wife


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Discover a poignant critique of social hypocrisy and moral judgment in Guy de Maupassant’s Boule De Suif, a powerful narrative centered around the character of a courtesan and the societal values that shape her experiences. In The Lancer's Wife, Guy de Maupassant presents a tale of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of military life. The narrative explores the emotional and personal conflicts faced by the lancer’s wife, delving into themes of loyalty, passion, and the consequences of infidelity. Maupassant’s storytelling captures the drama and complexities of the characters’ relationships, offering a rich exploration of love and honor.




James Gordon's Wife


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Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.




The Wife's Stratagem


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Civil War Wives


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In these moving stories if Angelina Grimké Weld, wife of abolitionist Theodore Weld, Varina Howell Davis, wife of Confederate president Jefferson Davis, and Julia Dent grant, wife of Ulysses S. Grant, Carol Berkin reveals how women understood the cataclysmic events of their day. Their stories, taken together, help reconstruct the era of the Civil War with a greater depth and complexity by adding women's experiences and voices to their male counterparts.