"Mrs. Maxon Protests" by Anthony Hope, is a compelling exploration of a woman's fight for self-discovery within the confines of an unhappy marriage during the turn of the century. The story kicks off with Winnie Maxon confiding in her friend about her frustrations with her barrister husband, Cyril, using the quirky term "inkpat" to describe their fundamental mismatch. Winnie feels emotionally stifled and yearns for independence, battling both her lingering affection for Cyril and the societal pressures that frown upon divorce, all of which sets the stage for a journey of self-discovery that will either free her or further imprison her.
Mrs. Maxon Protests
By Anthony Hope
A dissatisfied wife coins a peculiar term to describe all her marital frustrations as she bravely contemplates leaving her successful husband.
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About the AuthorSir Anthony Hope Hawkins, better known as Anthony Hope, was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for only two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898).
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, better known as Anthony Hope, was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for only two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898).
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