Refractory Husbands (1920) - Mary Stewart Cutting - Bog

Refractory Husbands is a novel written by Mary Stewart Cutting and published in 1920. The book tells the story of a group of women who are struggling to deal with their difficult and uncooperative husbands. The main character, Mrs. Roberta Willard, is a young woman who is married to a man who is emotionally distant and uninterested in her. She is desperate for love and attention, but her husband seems incapable of giving her what she needs.As the story unfolds, we meet other women who are also dealing with difficult husbands. Some are physically abusive, while others are simply indifferent to their wives' needs. Despite their different situations, the women find solace in each other's company and begin to form a support network.Throughout the book, Cutting explores the themes of love, marriage, and gender roles. She challenges the traditional notion that women should be subservient to their husbands and shows the consequences of a marriage that is devoid of love and respect.Refractory Husbands is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the early 20th century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.