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Summer: A Novel of Desire, Society, and Consequence
Paperback
RomanceClassic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781515417606
Publisher: SMK Books
Published: Mar 15 2018
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A concise novel of desire, constraint, and consequence set within a closely observed social environment. In Summer, Edith Wharton centres her narrative on a young woman whose experience of love and independence unfolds against the expectations and limitations of a small community.
Wharton's treatment is direct and controlled, focusing on the interplay between individual impulse and social structure. The narrative develops through shifts in perception and circumstance, tracing the tension between aspiration and reality. The clarity of style is matched by a sustained attention to emotional and social detail, allowing the consequences of choice to emerge without overt commentary.
Often regarded as one of Wharton's more concentrated works, Summer presents themes that recur throughout her writing: personal autonomy, social pressure, and the cost of deviation from established norms. It remains a significant example of early twentieth-century American fiction, notable for its precision and restraint.
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