The Glimpses of the Moon (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548027790)

The Glimpses of the Moon is a novel written by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton. The story revolves around the lives of two young and impoverished socialites, Nick Lansing and Susy Branch, who get married with the intention of using their honeymoon to visit their wealthy friends and enjoy their luxurious lifestyle. However, they soon realize that they cannot afford to maintain their extravagant lifestyle and must find ways to sustain their lifestyle without compromising their values.As they navigate their way through the upper-class society, Nick and Susy encounter a series of challenges and temptations that test their relationship and their commitment to each other. They are forced to make difficult choices and confront their own desires and insecurities.The novel explores themes such as love, marriage, social class, and the pursuit of happiness. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy elite in the early 20th century and the sacrifices and compromises that people make to maintain their status and reputation.Overall, The Glimpses of the Moon is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of human relationships and the complexities of social class.1922. Wharton, American author, is best known for her stories and ironic novels about upper class people. Wharton's central subjects were the conflict between social and individual fulfillment, repressed sexuality, and the manners of old families and the nouveau riche, who had made their fortunes in more recent years. Among her numerous novels, short stories, and travel writings are The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome, and the Pulitzer prize-winning Age of Innocence. An international bestseller, The Glimpses of the Moon details the romantic misadventures of the Lansings, a 1920�������s couple with the right connections but no money. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

Author: Edith Wharton
ISBN-10: 054802779X
ISBN-13: 9780548027790
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 372
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d