Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce by James M. Cain is a reissue published by Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group on May 14, 1989. This novel presents a story of social observation and emotional turmoil, centered around the character of Mildred Pierce, who navigates the challenges of divorce and poverty while striving to improve her circumstances. With a blend of psychological depth and noir elements, the narrative explores her resilience and the complexities of her relationships.
Readers will find a portrayal of Mildred’s journey as she utilizes her strengths, such as her culinary skills and determination, to rise from the lower middle class. The story delves into her vulnerabilities, including her attraction to unreliable men and her intense devotion to her daughter, revealing the intricate dynamics of ambition and sacrifice. This edition spans 304 pages and is presented in English, inviting readers to engage with a classic work that examines the darker aspects of human nature and familial bonds.
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In Mildred Pierce, noir master James M. Cain creates a novel of acute social observation and devasting emotional violence, with a heroine whose ambitions and sufferings are never less than recognizable.
Mildred Pierce had gorgeous legs, a way with a skillet, and a bone-deep core of toughness. She used those attributes to survive a divorce and poverty and to claw her way out of the lower middle class. But Mildred also had two weaknesses: a yen for shiftless men, and an unreasoning devotion to a monstrous daughter.
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