02521cam a22003733u 4500 1263 UtSlPG 20260610133042.0 m cr n 260607r1998||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 The Glimpses of the Moon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 1998 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glimpses_of_the_Moon_(Wharton_novel) Release date is 1998-04-01 Produced by Dean Gilley, and David Widger "The Glimpses of the Moon" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of love, wealth, and social relationships amid an affluent backdrop. The story centers on Susy Lansing and Nick Lansing, a newly married couple who embark on a unique experimental marriage, hinging on an understanding that they may pursue other romantic connections if they find better opportunities. This arrangement sets the stage for a narrative rich with social commentary and personal introspection. The opening of the novel introduces Susy and Nick as they enjoy their honeymoon on the picturesque shores of Lake Como, wrapped in the beauty of their surroundings and their initial bliss. As they revel in their idyllic setting, their conversations touch on their playful defiance against conventional expectations, revealing their attempts to manage their financial limitations and societal status. The couple shares laughter and tenderness as they contemplate how long their current happiness can last, while underlying tensions begin to surface regarding their financial constraints and the shadows of their past relationships. This blend of romantic idealism and pragmatic awareness frames the narrative's ongoing exploration of their unorthodox marriage and its implications. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Love stories Married people -- Fiction Socialites -- Fiction Europe -- Fiction Marriage -- Fiction Americans -- Europe -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1263 43379 43379