Publisher's Synopsis
""A Wife Without A Smile"" is a play written by Arthur Wing Pinero, originally published in 1901. The comedy follows the story of a young couple, Edith and Leonard, who have been married for six months but are already experiencing marital problems. Edith is a beautiful and charming woman, but her constant smiling and apparent lack of depth frustrates her husband, who wants her to be more serious and intellectual. Leonard decides to take matters into his own hands and hires an actress, Miss Kite, to pretend to be a serious and intellectual woman and win Edith's admiration. However, things quickly become complicated when Miss Kite falls in love with Leonard, and Edith discovers the truth about the deception. The play explores themes of marriage, love, and the importance of being true to oneself. It is a witty and entertaining comedy that provides a commentary on societal expectations and the pressure to conform to them. ""A Wife Without A Smile"" is a timeless classic that continues to be performed and enjoyed by audiences today.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.
