Autres Temps... 1916 By: Edith Wharton (1862-1937)
Autres Temps... 1916 by Edith Wharton takes readers on a captivating journey through the contrasting worlds of old and new. Set in the early 20th century, Wharton elegantly captures the changing dynamics of society, relationships, and values during this transformative time. The story revolves around the life of Fanny de Malrive, a woman who finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Recently divorced, Fanny is torn between holding onto the traditions and values of the past or embracing the new and unknown. Through her character, Wharton explores the struggles faced by women of this era who yearn for independence and self-realization. What makes Autres Temps... 1916 truly remarkable is the way Wharton portrays the intricacies of human emotions and the complexities of relationships. She delves deep into each character, skillfully painting their intimate desires, fears, and vulnerabilities. Whether it is Fanny's struggle with societal expectations or the unrequited love between Fanny and her former husband, Wharton captures the universal struggles of human connections. Wharton's vivid descriptions effortlessly transport readers back in time, offering a glimpse into the upper-class society of early 20th-century America. Her attention to detail is impeccable, painting a rich tapestry of the era's fashion, architecture, and social norms. This attention to detail not only adds depth to the story but also immerses readers in the world that Wharton so masterfully recreates. Autres Temps... 1916 is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of societal change, the evolution of relationships, and the eternal search for personal fulfillment. Wharton's eloquent prose and her ability to capture the essence of the time period make this book a true masterpiece. It will undoubtedly resonate with readers who appreciate introspective literature that challenges societal norms and delves into the human condition. First Page: AUTRES TEMPS... By Edith Wharton Copyright, 1916, By Charles Scribner's Sons I Mrs. Lidcote, as the huge menacing mass of New York defined itself far off across the waters, shrank back into her corner of the deck and sat listening with a kind of unreasoning terror to the steady onward drive of the screws. She had set out on the voyage quietly enough, in what she called her "reasonable" mood, but the week at sea had given her too much time to think of things and had left her too long alone with the past. When she was alone, it was always the past that occupied her. She couldn't get away from it, and she didn't any longer care to. During her long years of exile she had made her terms with it, had learned to accept the fact that it would always be there, huge, obstructing, encumbering, bigger and more dominant than anything the future could ever conjure up. And, at any rate, she was sure of it, she understood it, knew how to reckon with it; she had learned to screen and manage and protect it as one does an afflicted member of one's family. There had never been any danger of her being allowed to forget the past. It looked out at her from the face of every acquaintance, it appeared suddenly in the eyes of strangers when a word enlightened them: "Yes, the Mrs. Lidcote, don't you know?" It had sprung at her the first day out, when, across the dining room, from the captain's table, she had seen Mrs... Continue reading book >>

Autres Temps... 1916 By: Edith Wharton (1862-1937)

Autres Temps... 1916 by Edith Wharton takes readers on a captivating journey through the contrasting worlds of old and new. Set in the early 20th century, Wharton elegantly captures the changing dynamics of society, relationships, and values during this transformative time.

The story revolves around the life of Fanny de Malrive, a woman who finds herself at a crossroads in her life. Recently divorced, Fanny is torn between holding onto the traditions and values of the past or embracing the new and unknown. Through her character, Wharton explores the struggles faced by women of this era who yearn for independence and self-realization.

What makes Autres Temps... 1916 truly remarkable is the way Wharton portrays the intricacies of human emotions and the complexities of relationships. She delves deep into each character, skillfully painting their intimate desires, fears, and vulnerabilities. Whether it is Fanny's struggle with societal expectations or the unrequited love between Fanny and her former husband, Wharton captures the universal struggles of human connections.

Wharton's vivid descriptions effortlessly transport readers back in time, offering a glimpse into the upper-class society of early 20th-century America. Her attention to detail is impeccable, painting a rich tapestry of the era's fashion, architecture, and social norms. This attention to detail not only adds depth to the story but also immerses readers in the world that Wharton so masterfully recreates.

Autres Temps... 1916 is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of societal change, the evolution of relationships, and the eternal search for personal fulfillment. Wharton's eloquent prose and her ability to capture the essence of the time period make this book a true masterpiece. It will undoubtedly resonate with readers who appreciate introspective literature that challenges societal norms and delves into the human condition.

First Page:

AUTRES TEMPS...

By Edith Wharton

Mrs. Lidcote, as the huge menacing mass of New York defined itself far off across the waters, shrank back into her corner of the deck and sat listening with a kind of unreasoning terror to the steady onward drive of the screws.

She had set out on the voyage quietly enough, in what she called her "reasonable" mood, but the week at sea had given her too much time to think of things and had left her too long alone with the past.

When she was alone, it was always the past that occupied her. She couldn't get away from it, and she didn't any longer care to. During her long years of exile she had made her terms with it, had learned to accept the fact that it would always be there, huge, obstructing, encumbering, bigger and more dominant than anything the future could ever conjure up. And, at any rate, she was sure of it, she understood it, knew how to reckon with it; she had learned to screen and manage and protect it as one does an afflicted member of one's family.

There had never been any danger of her being allowed to forget the past. It looked out at her from the face of every acquaintance, it appeared suddenly in the eyes of strangers when a word enlightened them: "Yes, the Mrs. Lidcote, don't you know?" It had sprung at her the first day out, when, across the dining room, from the captain's table, she had seen Mrs... Continue reading book >>

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