Marriage a la Mode

Marriage a la Mode is a novel written by Mrs. Humphry Ward, first published in 1884. The story revolves around a young couple, Aubrey and Edith, who get married for convenience rather than love. Aubrey is a struggling artist who marries Edith, the daughter of a wealthy businessman, in the hopes of securing financial stability. However, their marriage is far from happy as they both have different expectations from each other.As the story progresses, Aubrey becomes increasingly disillusioned with his career and feels trapped in his marriage. Edith, on the other hand, is frustrated with Aubrey's lack of ambition and his inability to provide for her. Their relationship is further complicated by the arrival of a charming and wealthy American, who takes an interest in Edith.The novel explores themes of love, marriage, and social class, and offers a critique of the Victorian era's attitudes towards marriage and gender roles. Ward's writing style is elegant and sophisticated, and she offers a nuanced portrayal of her characters' inner lives.Marriage a la Mode is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Victorian literature, social history, or the complexities of human relationships.1909. The novelist Mrs. Humphrey Ward (Mary Arnold Ward), was the niece of the poet Matthew Arnold, and granddaughter of Dr. Thomas Arnold, the headmaster of Rugby School who was immortalized as a character in the novel Tom Brown's Schooldays. The book begins: A stifling hot day! General Hobson lifted his hat and mopped his forehead indignantly. What on earth this place can be like in June I can't conceive! The tenth of April, and I'll be bound the thermometer's somewhere near eighty in the shade. You never find the English climate playing you these tricks. Roger Barnes looked at his uncle with amusement. Don't you like heat, Uncle Archie? Ah, but I forgot, it's American heat. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.