The Wapshot Scandal
The Wapshot Scandal by John Cheever is a reprint edition published by Harper Collins on June 3, 2003. This 320-page novel presents a humorous and poignant exploration of the Wapshot family as they navigate life beyond their New England village. The narrative delves into their encounters with the complexities of society, including the IRS and the challenges of personal relationships.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of characters and unexpected twists throughout the story. The book captures the essence of human nature, showcasing the struggles and follies of its characters with a blend of humor and compassion. As a work of fiction that falls within the realms of classics and sagas, The Wapshot Scandal offers a unique perspective on the trials faced by individuals in a changing world.
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In this simultaneously hilarious and poignant companion volume to The Wapshot Chronicle, the members of the Wapshot family of St. Botolphs drift far from their New England village into the demented caprices of the mighty, the bad graces of the IRS, and the humiliating abyss of adulterous passion.
A novel of large and tender vision, The Wapshot Scandal is filled with pungent characters and outrageous twists of fate, and, above all, with Cheever’s luminous compassion for all his hapless fellow prisoners of human nature.
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