Broken to Harness: A Story of English Domestic Life

Name: Broken to Harness: A Story of English Domestic Life
Author: Edmund Yates

By Edmund Yates

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The work offers an episodic portrait of English domestic life, moving between drawing-room scenes, country gatherings, and household tensions. Interconnected households and acquaintances undergo courtships, proposals, jealousies, and social misunderstandings that drive a sequence of character-focused episodes. Satire and light comedy sit alongside earnest attention to family obligations, reputation, and the compromises of marriage. Through entertainments, crises, mourning, and reconciliations, the narrative traces shifting fortunes and moral reckonings within a close social circle.

About the Author

Edmund Yates

Edmund Yates was a 19th-century English novelist and playwright known for his contributions to the genre of domestic fiction. His works often explore themes of social class and personal relationships within the context of Victorian society. Among his notable novels is "A Righted Wrong," a three-volume narrative that delves into the complexities of human emotions and moral dilemmas. Yates also wrote "Black Sheep" and "Kissing the Rod," both of which reflect his keen observations of contemporary life. His storytelling is characterized by a blend of humor and pathos, making him a significant figure in the literary landscape of his time.