The Duchess at Prayer (eBook)

Love, Duty, and Societal Pressure: A Gilded Age Tale

Edith Wharton (Autor)

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2020
21 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406643167-9 (EAN)

Infos

In "The Duchess at Prayer," Edith Wharton crafts a poignant exploration of spirituality and the intersection of social class and personal desire. Set against the opulent backdrop of early 20th-century high society, the narrative delves into the life of a duchess who grapples with her outward affluence and inward longings during an intimate moment of contemplation. Wharton's astute observations and elegant prose illuminate the complex tensions between duty and personal belief, offering readers a glimpse into the emotional landscapes of her vividly rendered characters, all while maintaining her characteristic incisive wit. Edith Wharton, a prominent American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner, was known for her critical perspective on aristocratic society and intricate female characters. Raised in a wealthy family, her insights into societal norms and constraints greatly influenced her writing. "The Duchess at Prayer" reflects her deep interest in the moral and spiritual dilemmas faced by women within elite circles, forged by her own experiences navigating similar environments throughout her life. This compelling novella is a must-read for those interested in feminist literature and the intricacies of human emotions. Wharton invites her readers to reflect on the conflicts between societal expectation and personal truth, making this work both timeless and incredibly relevant.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 8.12.2020
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 1900s works • 19th-century England • 20th century literature • American Literature • Classic Literature • Edith Wharton • elegant prose style • Female authors • Female empowerment narrative • Fiction • Gilded Age literature • gilded age society • Gothic fiction • horror short stories • Humanities • literary fiction • mystery short stories • New York Society • noble duty themes • Periodicals • psychological character study • romantic internal conflict • Short Stories • Short stories in periodicals • societal expectations critique • Speculative Fiction • The Duchess at Prayer • Victorian aristocracy • Wharton literary masterpiece