The Two Wives Or, Lost And Won - Arthur, T. S.
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The Two Wives; Or, Lost and Won by T.S. Arthur is a 19th-century novel that explores the struggles of Mr. Wilkinson, a man caught between the allure of social distractions and his responsibilities to his devoted wife, Mary. At the start of the story, Mary urges her husband to stay home due to their sick child, but Wilkinson, dismissing her concerns, chooses to go out instead. His decision sets off a series of events that pull him further into a world of drinking and temptation, leading to the neglect of his family. As Wilkinson becomes increasingly detached from his wife and child, the…mehr

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The Two Wives; Or, Lost and Won by T.S. Arthur is a 19th-century novel that explores the struggles of Mr. Wilkinson, a man caught between the allure of social distractions and his responsibilities to his devoted wife, Mary. At the start of the story, Mary urges her husband to stay home due to their sick child, but Wilkinson, dismissing her concerns, chooses to go out instead. His decision sets off a series of events that pull him further into a world of drinking and temptation, leading to the neglect of his family. As Wilkinson becomes increasingly detached from his wife and child, the consequences of his actions begin to unravel their lives. The novel delves into the emotional and moral challenges of balancing personal desires with familial duties. Through Mr. Wilkinson's journey, The Two Wives highlights the importance of selfless love, the destructive effects of neglect, and the possibility of redemption through personal growth and commitment to those we love. It serves as a reflection on the power of loyalty and responsibility in marriage.
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Timothy Shay Arthur, commonly known as T.S. Arthur, was a prominent American writer in the 19th century, best remembered for his influential works that addressed social issues of the time. Born on June 6, 1809, in Newburgh, New York, Arthur gained widespread recognition for his temperance novel Ten Nights in a Bar-Room and What I Saw There, which played a significant role in shaping public opinion against alcohol consumption. The novel vividly illustrated the destructive effects of alcohol, helping to advance the temperance movement in the United States. Arthur's writing often explored themes of morality, social reform, and the challenges facing individuals in their personal lives, particularly in relation to family and society. Throughout his career, Arthur wrote numerous novels, short stories, and articles that addressed issues such as domestic life, personal virtue, and the importance of moral responsibility. He passed away on March 6, 1885, at the age of 75 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a legacy of socially conscious literature that continues to be remembered for its impact on American culture and reform movements.