by Edith Wharton · ISBN 9798649225083
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Immerse yourself in the emotional intensity of Edith Wharton's 'Summer,' a novel that explores forbidden desires and the complexities of love in a small town. Charity Royall, a young woman raised in an isolated rural community, faces a moral dilemma when she falls in love with a visiting architect. As summer progresses, Charity must make difficult decisions that will change her life forever. This 2020 edition, published independently, captures the essence of Wharton's narrative, offering a moving and reflective reading experience.
Edith Newbold Wharton was an American writer and designer. Wharton drew upon her insider's knowledge of upper-class New York society to portray, realistically, the lives and morals of the Gilded Age. In 1921, she became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her novel The Age of Innocence. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1996. Her other well-known works are The House of Mirth, the novella Ethan Frome, and several notable ghost stories.
