Lady Windermere's Fan
by Oscar Wilde
2021-05-28 07:03:13
Lady Windermere misinterprets her husbandâs interest in an older woman, Mrs. Erlynne, causing a rift that could lead to both marital and societal ruin. Lady Windermereâs Fan Is an intriguing tale that examines intention versus outcome in a ...
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Lady Windermere misinterprets her husbandâs interest in an older woman, Mrs. Erlynne, causing a rift that could lead to both marital and societal ruin. Lady Windermereâs Fan Is an intriguing tale that examines intention versus outcome in a world driven by perception. Lady Windermere is a young wife whoâs concerned by her husbandâs connection to the mysterious, Mrs. Erlynne. She believes the woman is a threat to her marriage and livelihood. Despite her husbandâs denial, Lady Windermere decides to entertain the attention of another suitorâLord Darlington. In the heat of the moment, she engages in reckless behavior that could cause irreputable damage to her name. A sudden act of kindness from an unexpected source spares Lady Windermere a harsh fate. Like many of Wildeâs works, Lady Windermereâs Fan highlights the hypocrisy and oppression of high-class society. It creates an environment of secrets that can free or destroy its keepers. This is a thought-provoking story with a resounding a message. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Lady Windermereâs Fan is both modern and readable.
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