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The Old Maid

by Roxana Robinson, Edith Wharton, Jennifer Mooney
The Old Maid
The Old Maid

Passion, society, and motherhood intertwine in classic Wharton.

Edith Wharton's "The Old Maid" explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and social standings. If you're fascinated by the dynamics of family secrets and the societal pressures of early 20th-century New York, this story of personal struggle against the backdrop of rigid social mores will captivate you. It's a must-read for those who appreciate nuanced character studies and the richly textured settings Wharton is renowned for.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Old Maid

by Roxana Robinson, Edith Wharton, Jennifer Mooney
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ISBN: 9780812970029
Authors: Roxana Robinson, Edith Wharton, Jennifer Mooney
Publisher: Modern Library
Date of Publication: 2003-11-11
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Literature, Classics
Goodreads rating: 3.9
(rated by 2695 readers)

Description

The story follows the life of Tina, a young woman caught between the mother who adopted her - the beautiful, upstanding Delia - and her true mother, her plain, unmarried ‘aunt’ Charlotte, who gave Tina up to provide her with a socially acceptable life. The three women live quietly together until Tina’s wedding day, when Delia’s and Charlotte’s hidden jealousies rush to the surface. Originally serialized in The Red Book magazine in 1922, The Old Maid is an examination of class and society as only Edith Wharton could undertake.
 

Passion, society, and motherhood intertwine in classic Wharton.

Edith Wharton's "The Old Maid" explores the complexities of love, sacrifice, and social standings. If you're fascinated by the dynamics of family secrets and the societal pressures of early 20th-century New York, this story of personal struggle against the backdrop of rigid social mores will captivate you. It's a must-read for those who appreciate nuanced character studies and the richly textured settings Wharton is renowned for.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.