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Twilight Sleep

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Set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, this satirical novel explores the lives of the Manford family as they seek to escape their dissatisfaction through various means of 'twilight sleep,' including sex, drugs, and spiritual healing. Wharton skillfully critiques the emptiness of upper-class life, weaving modern themes into her narrative. The characters' struggles with infatuation and the pursuit of pleasure reveal a timeless exploration of societal issues, making this a captivating and relevant read.

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Twilight Sleep, Edith Wharton

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Année de publication
2023
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Langue
Anglais
Publié
2023
Format
souple
Pages
228
ISBN13
9789355222527
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Set against the backdrop of the Jazz Age, this satirical novel explores the lives of the Manford family as they seek to escape their dissatisfaction through various means of 'twilight sleep,' including sex, drugs, and spiritual healing. Wharton skillfully critiques the emptiness of upper-class life, weaving modern themes into her narrative. The characters' struggles with infatuation and the pursuit of pleasure reveal a timeless exploration of societal issues, making this a captivating and relevant read.