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The Passionate Friends
Hardcover
RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781434496423
Publisher: Wildside Press
Published: Aug 16 2024
Pages: 380
Weight: 1.39
Height: 1.00 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The Passionate Friends by H.G. Wells is a novel that delves into the complexities of love, marriage, and personal freedom. The story is narrated by Stephen Stratton, who reflects on his lifelong, unfulfilled love for Mary, a woman married to another man. As Stephen grapples with his feelings and the societal constraints that keep them apart, Wells explores themes of emotional conflict, the nature of relationships, and the pursuit of individual happiness versus social expectations. This poignant novel offers a deep examination of the tensions between personal desires and the moral standards of the time.
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