Summer (Penguin Twentieth-Century Classics)
Summer by Edith Wharton is a poignant exploration of forbidden sexual passion and thwarted dreams, set against the lush backdrop of the Massachusetts Berkshires. Published by Penguin Classics on August 1, 1993, this edition spans 224 pages and is presented in English. Wharton, known for her incisive portrayals of society, shifts her focus in this work to the rural struggles of her protagonists, Charity Royall and her adoptive father, as well as a visiting architect who ignites Charity’s desires and aspirations for a different life.
In this narrative, Wharton delves into complex themes such as repressed sexuality and small-town prejudice, while also examining the intricate dynamics of man-woman relationships. The story unfolds in an isolated village, highlighting the stark contrast between Charity’s oppressive home life and her yearning for freedom. Readers will find a rich tapestry of emotional depth as Wharton navigates the darker aspects of human connection and societal constraints. This edition of Summer offers a significant look at American fiction, showcasing Wharton’s departure from her typical urban settings to explore the lives of less privileged characters.
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A tale of forbidden sexual passion and thwarted dreams played out against the lush, summer backdrop of the Massachusetts Berkshires, Edith Wharton called Summer her ‘hot Ethan.’ In their rural settings and their poor, uneducated protagonists, Summer and Ethan Frome represent a sharp departure from Wharton’s familiar depictions of the urban upper class. Charity Royall lives unhappily with her hard-drinking adoptive father in an isolated village, until a visiting architect awakens her sexual passion and the hope for escape. Exploring Charity’s relation to her father and her lover, Wharton delves into dark cultural territory: repressed sexuality, small-town prejudice, and, in subtle hints, incest.
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