Amelia Alderson Opie's "A Wife's Duty: A Tale" explores the complexities of marriage and the moral dilemmas faced by women in the 19th century. This compelling work of domestic fiction offers a glimpse into the social expectations and pressures that shaped women's lives during this period.

A significant contribution to literary fiction, "A Wife's Duty" presents a nuanced social commentary through its narrative. Opie masterfully crafts a story that resonates with timeless themes of duty, love, and the challenges of navigating societal constraints. Discover a richly drawn world where personal desires clash with the demands of convention in this classic tale of 19th-century life.

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