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The Touchstone

The Touchstone

Wharton, Edith

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General FictionHistorical FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 9367141351
ISBN13: 9789367141359
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Oct 1 2024
Pages: 80
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.19 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
In Edith Wharton's The Touchstone, the protagonist, Stephen Glennard, is a struggling writer who discovers a cache of unpublished works of his late lover, seeing an opportunity to escape his financial woes, Glennard decides to publish these works under his own name, leading to unexpected fame and success. The novel is a poignant examination of the cost of ambition and the consequences of choices made in the name of love. As Glennard rises in the literary world, he becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deception, grappling with guilt and the moral implications of his actions. Wharton deftly explores themes of identity, authenticity, and the cost of ambition. With her characteristic keen observation and psychological insight, Wharton crafts a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled with the balance between personal desires and societal pressures. Ultimately, The Touchstone is a compelling exploration of identity and the weight of one's choices, revealing the thin line between ambition and betrayal in a society obsessed with status.

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