The Married Woman: A Play In Three Parts (1913)

by Chester Bailey Fernald

Book Overview

The Married Woman: A Play In Three Parts is a dramatic work written by Chester B. Fernald and first published in 1913. The play is divided into three acts and revolves around the life of a married woman named Alice. The first act introduces Alice and her husband, John, who is a successful businessman. Alice is unhappy in her marriage and feels trapped by her domestic responsibilities. She longs for more excitement and passion in her life.In the second act, Alice meets a man named Robert who is charming and attentive. She begins an affair with him and becomes more and more distant from her husband. John, however, is unaware of the affair and continues to be devoted to Alice.The final act sees Alice torn between her love for Robert and her duty to her husband. She ultimately decides to stay with John, realizing that her love for Robert was only a fleeting infatuation. The play ends with Alice and John reconciling and renewing their commitment to each other.The Married Woman: A Play In Three Parts is a poignant exploration of the complexities of marriage and the human heart. Fernald's writing is emotive and thought-provoking, and the play remains a timeless work of literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163886378
• ISBN13: 9781163886373
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"