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Sailor's Wives
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RomanceClassic FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025968414
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 324
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Sailor's Wives is a compelling exploration of romance and social expectations set against the backdrop of the early 1920s. Written by Warner Fabian, the pseudonym of the celebrated author Samuel Hopkins Adams, this novel serves as a spiritual successor to the cultural phenomenon Flaming Youth. It delves into the lives of young women navigating the complexities of marriage, independence, and the shifting moral tides of the Jazz Age.
The narrative follows characters caught between traditional domesticity and the allure of modern liberation, capturing the restless spirit of a generation defined by its rejection of Victorian constraints. With its sharp observation of high-society scandals and the internal struggles of its protagonists, Sailor's Wives offers a fascinating glimpse into the social dynamics of the post-war era. It remains a significant work of early 20th-century popular fiction, reflecting the anxieties and aspirations of an age in transition. Readers interested in historical melodrama and the evolution of social roles will find this a vivid and engaging portrait of 1924 society.
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