The Wisdom of Folly is a novel written by Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler. The story revolves around a woman named Lady Jane, who is known for her wit and intelligence. She is also known for her unconventional behavior, which often leads to scandalous situations. Despite her reputation, Lady Jane is highly respected by those who know her well.The novel is set in the early 20th century in England and explores the themes of societal expectations, gender roles, and the power dynamics within relationships. Lady Jane’s unconventional behavior challenges the traditional gender roles of her time, and her wit and intelligence often put her in positions of power over the men around her.Throughout the novel, Lady Jane’s relationships with various men are explored, including her husband, her lover, and her son. These relationships are complex and often fraught with tension, as Lady Jane struggles to balance her desire for independence with her responsibilities as a wife and mother.Overall, The Wisdom of Folly is a thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of gender roles and power dynamics in early 20th century England. It is a must-read for anyone interested in feminist literature and the history of gender relations.Gwynneth burst into tears. Though a very intelligent woman, she was not a wise one, and she had no smattering of the art of managing a man. Mrs. Frisby, old as she was, could have given her points on this score, and still have won in the competition; for the excellent Caroline had never been handsome enough to rise superior to feminine wiles. Gwynneth, on the contrary, was so good looking, that as a rule she did not require to manage men at all: a glance from her lovely eyes was generally enough to bring into immediate submission the most unruly of them. But in cases such as the present one, when her beauty was not enough to win the battle unaided, she had no reserve force of worldly wisdom to call to the front.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.