The Wood Carver's Wife (1922)

by Marjorie L.C. Pickthall

Book Overview

The Wood Carver's Wife is a novel written by Marjorie L. C. Pickthall and published in 1922. The story is set in the early 20th century in a small Canadian town and follows the life of a young woman named Mary who marries a talented wood carver named David. Despite their love for each other, their marriage faces numerous challenges, including financial struggles and the disapproval of David's mother. Mary also struggles to find her own identity and purpose in life, as she is torn between her duties as a wife and her desire for independence. The novel explores themes of love, family, gender roles, and the pursuit of personal fulfillment. With its vivid descriptions of small-town life and its complex characters, The Wood Carver's Wife is a timeless tale of human relationships and the struggles that come with them.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: 1164003240
• ISBN13: 9781164003243
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"