The Patient Griselda by David Murray Smith is a novel that explores the complex nature of love, power, and control. The story follows the life of Griselda, a young woman who is forced into a marriage with a cruel and manipulative man named Walter. Despite the numerous hardships and abuses she endures, Griselda remains patient and obedient, hoping that one day her husband will change his ways and treat her with kindness.As the years go by, Griselda becomes a mother to several children and continues to endure the mistreatment ...
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The Patient Griselda by David Murray Smith is a novel that explores the complex nature of love, power, and control. The story follows the life of Griselda, a young woman who is forced into a marriage with a cruel and manipulative man named Walter. Despite the numerous hardships and abuses she endures, Griselda remains patient and obedient, hoping that one day her husband will change his ways and treat her with kindness.As the years go by, Griselda becomes a mother to several children and continues to endure the mistreatment of her husband. However, her patience and resilience do not go unnoticed, and she eventually earns the respect and admiration of those around her. When Walter's true nature is revealed and he is exposed as a fraud, Griselda is finally able to break free from his control and live a life of her own.The Patient Griselda is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the nature of love. Smith's writing is both lyrical and engaging, drawing the reader into Griselda's world and making them feel deeply invested in her story. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of human relationships and the power dynamics that shape them.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Tales of Chivalry and Romance, by David Murray Smith. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766189104.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.
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