A Demoralizing Marriage (1889) - Edgar Fawcett - Bog

A Demoralizing Marriage is a novel written by Edgar Fawcett and published in 1889. The story follows the lives of two main characters, a young woman named Edna Earle and her husband, John Earle. Edna is a passionate and independent woman who marries John, a wealthy businessman, despite their differences in personality and values. However, their marriage quickly becomes a source of frustration and disappointment for Edna, as John's controlling and abusive behavior begins to take a toll on her mental and emotional wellbeing.As the story unfolds, Edna struggles to maintain her sense of self and agency in the face of John's manipulations and gaslighting. She begins to question her own sanity and worth, as well as the validity of her own desires and aspirations. Meanwhile, John becomes increasingly paranoid and possessive, convinced that Edna is having an affair with a family friend.Throughout the novel, Fawcett explores themes of gender roles, power dynamics, and the impact of societal expectations on individual lives. He also provides a scathing critique of the institution of marriage and the ways in which it can be used to oppress and demoralize women.A Demoralizing Marriage is a powerful and thought-provoking work of fiction that remains relevant to contemporary discussions of gender, relationships, and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.