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The Battle of the Horizons
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025292199
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 334
Weight: 1.42
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Battle of the Horizons is a sophisticated social novel that explores the complex cultural and emotional landscapes of the post-World War I era. Centered on Athene Graham, a wealthy and idealistic young American woman, the narrative follows her journey as she marries into a traditional English family. As Athene navigates the rigid social structures and reserved manners of the British upper class, her romanticized visions of the Old World are challenged by the stark realities of domestic life and differing moral outlooks.
The work masterfully captures the tension between American optimism and European disillusionment during the 1920s. The battle of the title refers to the conflicting horizons of these two worlds-the shifting perspectives of a generation seeking meaning in a world forever changed by the Great War. With sharp psychological insight and elegant prose, the narrative delves into themes of marriage, identity, and the search for personal fulfillment amidst societal expectations. The Battle of the Horizons stands as a compelling portrait of the transatlantic social divide and a poignant study of the bridge between tradition and modernity.
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