The Wolves and the Lamb by William Makepeace Thackeray
QR code
"The Wolves and the Lamb" by William Makepeace Thackeray is a drama likely written in the mid-19th century. The play revolves around Mr. Horace Milliken, a wealthy city merchant and widower, navigating the complexities of family, societal expectations, and relationships with his mother-in-law, Lady Kicklebury, and his children. The opening of the play introduces a host of characters within Milliken's home, highlighting the dynamics between the household staff and the family. Mr.
Howell, Milliken's butler, expresses his frustrations about the treatment he receives, revealing a well-defined social hierarchy. As the scene unfolds, it becomes clear that Howell harbors feelings for the governess, Miss Prior, who is painfully aware of her precarious position. Meanwhile, Milliken juggles the demands of his family and the influence of both his mother and mother-in-law, setting the stage for conflicts driven by social class, familial loyalty, and the search for personal happiness amidst societal constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Upload it on the Amazon site your Kindle is registered with: amazon.com/sendtokindle for the US, amazon.co.uk/sendtokindle for the UK etc.
- It appears on your Kindle and in the Kindle app
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
- Download the EPUB3 file on your computer
- Connect your e-reader by USB and tap "Connect" on its screen
- Drag the file onto the e-reader drive
Phone, Tablet or Computer → Online or Reading App
Easiest: read online in your browser. Nothing to install.
Or use a reading app:
- Find and install one you like, for example Apple Books, ReadEra or Thorium Reader
- Download the EPUB3 file above
- Open it in the app
More help: iPhone / iPad · Android · Computer
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Thackeray, William Makepeace, 1811-1863 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Wolves and the Lamb |
| Credits | Produced by Donald Lainson; David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English drama -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2797 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-02797-5 |
| Release Date | Mar 27, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 583 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!