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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aWharton, Edith,
_d1862-1937
245 1 4 _aThe Glimpses of the Moon
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c1998
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Glimpses_of_the_Moon_(Wharton_novel)
500 _aRelease date is 1998-04-01
508 _aProduced by Dean Gilley, and David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLove stories
653 _aMarried people -- Fiction
653 _aSocialites -- Fiction
653 _aEurope -- Fiction
653 _aMarriage -- Fiction
653 _aAmericans -- Europe -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/1263
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