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They Stopped to Folly
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026035917
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 368
Weight: 1.52
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
They Stopped to Folly is a sophisticated social satire that examines the shifting moral landscape of the American South during the early 20th century. Set in the fictional town of Queensborough, Virginia, this comedy of morals explores the concept of romantic indiscretion across three distinct generations of women. Through the sharp and ironic lens of Ellen Glasgow, the narrative dissects how the rigid Victorian standards of the past began to crumble in the face of post-war modernity and the changing expectations of women's independence.
The story follows several characters as they navigate the social fallout of their perceived follies, contrasting the quiet shame of the older generation with the defiant attitudes of the younger Jazz Age women. Glasgow uses her signature wit to critique the hypocrisies of Southern gentility and the double standards of sexual morality that governed society. By focusing on the internal lives and external reputations of her protagonists, she creates a vivid portrait of a culture in transition. They Stopped to Folly remains a masterful example of American realism, offering a timeless and insightful look at the complexities of human behavior, tradition, and the pursuit of happiness against the backdrop of societal constraint.
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