"The Wife of Judge Isaac Harman" by the English author Herbert George Wells is a novel that tells the story of Marchio, the wife of the influential judge Isaac Harman. Due to the enrichment and career success of her husband, Marchio feels trapped by her own status, the embodiment of domestic well-being and alienation from herself. The novel reveals the psychological aspects of her inner life, raising questions about true happiness, will and self-determination. Wells successfully combines social criticism with intimate portraits of the characters, which makes this work fascinating and profound at the same time.