The Touchstone - Softcover

Wharton, Edith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9367141351 ISBN 13: 9789367141359

Verlag: Double 9 Books, 2024

Inhaltsangabe

In Edith Wharton's ""The Touchstone,"" the protagonist, Stephen Glennard, is a struggling writer who discovers a cache of unpublished works of his late lover, seeing an opportunity to escape his financial woes, Glennard decides to publish these works under his own name, leading to unexpected fame and success. The novel is a poignant examination of the cost of ambition and the consequences of choices made in the name of love. As Glennard rises in the literary world, he becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deception, grappling with guilt and the moral implications of his actions. Wharton deftly explores themes of identity, authenticity, and the cost of ambition. With her characteristic keen observation and psychological insight, Wharton crafts a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled with the balance between personal desires and societal pressures. Ultimately, ""The Touchstone"" is a compelling exploration of identity and the weight of one's choices, revealing the thin line between ambition and betrayal in a society obsessed with status.

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Edith Wharton was an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and designer, born in 1862 into a prominent New York family. She is best known for her insightful and often critical portrayals of upper-class society in the early 20th century. Wharton's works explore themes of social class, morality, and the constraints of society, often highlighting the inner lives and struggles of her characters. Her most famous novels include The Age of Innocence, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The House of Mirth. Wharton was a pioneer for women in literature, as she wrote extensively about female agency and the societal pressures faced by women of her time. In addition to fiction, Wharton was a talented designer and a keen observer of architecture and interior design, which influenced her writing. Throughout her career, she received widespread acclaim and remains a significant figure in American literature, with her works continuing to be studied and celebrated today.

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• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 9367141351
• ISBN 13: 9789367141359
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 80
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