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The Old Maids' Club
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023204156
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 242
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.56 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Old Maids' Club by Israel Zangwill is a witty exploration of marriage and societal expectations through the lens of a unique social group. This humorous novel delves into the lives and perspectives of unmarried women, offering a satirical commentary on the pressures and absurdities surrounding matrimony in English society.
Zangwill's work blends literary prose with laugh-out-loud moments, making it a timeless piece of social satire. Exploring the theme of marriage through a fictional lens, the book provides a sharp, often comical, look at the lives of its characters and the world they inhabit. A delightful read for those who appreciate insightful humor and classic English literature, this book remains relevant for its clever observations and enduring charm.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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