The Constant Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts by W. Somerset Maugham Paperback Book
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The Constant Wife: A Comedy in Three Acts by W. Somerset Maugham Paperback Book. Set in the upper-middle-class circles of 1920s London, the play explores the intricacies of modern marriage and the double standards inherent in traditional gender roles. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. The Constant Wife by W. Somerset Maugham Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description "The Constant Wife" is a sophisticated comedy of manners by the celebrated playwright W. Somerset Maugham. Set in the upper-middle-class circles of 1920s London, the play explores the intricacies of modern marriage and the double standards inherent in traditional gender roles. The story centers on Constance Middleton, the intelligent and poised wife of a successful surgeon. When she discovers her husband is having an affair with her close friend, Constance defies societal expectations by choosing a path of pragmatism and economic independence rather than conventional sharp wit and ironic humor, Maugham examines the shift from romantic idealism to a business-like arrangement in long-term relationships. The work is a sparkling satire on fidelity, highlighting the importance of financial freedom for women in the early twentieth century. This three-act comedy remains a quintessential example of Maugham's keen observation of human nature and social structures, offering a timeless perspective on the complexities of love, loyalty, and the pursuit of individual agency within the confines of 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 was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the 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 a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Details ISBN 1025570669 ISBN-13 9781025570662 Title The Constant Wife Author W. Somerset Maugham Format Paperback Year 2026 Pages 108 Publisher Tradd Street Press GEItemID:178604032; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
