The Two Wives Or, Lost And Won - Arthur, T S
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The Two Wives; Or, Lost and Won by T.S. Arthur is a 19th-century novel that explores the struggles of Mr. Wilkinson, a man caught between the allure of social distractions and his responsibilities to his devoted wife, Mary. At the start of the story, Mary urges her husband to stay home due to their sick child, but Wilkinson, dismissing her concerns, chooses to go out instead. His decision sets off a series of events that pull him further into a world of drinking and temptation, leading to the neglect of his family. As Wilkinson becomes increasingly detached from his wife and child, the…mehr

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The Two Wives; Or, Lost and Won by T.S. Arthur is a 19th-century novel that explores the struggles of Mr. Wilkinson, a man caught between the allure of social distractions and his responsibilities to his devoted wife, Mary. At the start of the story, Mary urges her husband to stay home due to their sick child, but Wilkinson, dismissing her concerns, chooses to go out instead. His decision sets off a series of events that pull him further into a world of drinking and temptation, leading to the neglect of his family. As Wilkinson becomes increasingly detached from his wife and child, the consequences of his actions begin to unravel their lives. The novel delves into the emotional and moral challenges of balancing personal desires with familial duties. Through Mr. Wilkinson's journey, The Two Wives highlights the importance of selfless love, the destructive effects of neglect, and the possibility of redemption through personal growth and commitment to those we love. It serves as a reflection on the power of loyalty and responsibility in marriage.
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T.S. Arthur was a 19th-century American author, best known for his moralistic and didactic novels, short stories, and essays. Born on June 6, 1809, in New York City, Arthur became widely recognized for his works that tackled issues of social and domestic life, particularly in the context of family, marriage, morality, and the temperance movement. His best-known work in this regard is Ten Nights in a Bar-Room (1854), which vividly portrayed the devastating effects of alcoholism on individuals and families. This novel became an influential piece in the American temperance movement, illustrating the dangers of excessive drinking through dramatic moral lessons His novels, such as The Two Wives; Or, Lost and Won, explored themes of marital fidelity, social duty, and personal redemption He used his stories to instruct readers on moral behavior, encouraging them to make virtuous choices in both their personal lives and in society. His works were widely read and popular during his time. His writings reflect the social concerns and values of his time, particularly the importance of maintaining strong family ties and adhering to moral principles.