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Title:
The Choice
1916
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Choice" by Edith Wharton is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores complex themes of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas, focusing on the struggles of its characters within the societal constraints of their time. Wharton's narrative offers a poignant examination of personal choices and relational dynamics, set against a backdrop of wealth and privilege. The story revolves around Isabel Stilling, caught in a tumultuous marriage with her husband Cobham, who recklessly gambles away both their fortunes and his mother's savings. Complicating matters further, Isabel's relationship with Austin Wrayford grows deeper, leading her to confront the emotional turmoil of her situation. As tensions rise, a fateful night unfolds near a lake, culminating in a tragic accident that forces Isabel to reckon with her choices. The novel poignantly captures the weight of unspoken desires and the sacrifices one must make in the name of love and loyalty, ultimately leading to a heartbreaking conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937
EBook No.: 24348
Published: Jan 17, 2008
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Choice
1916
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Choice" by Edith Wharton is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores complex themes of love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas, focusing on the struggles of its characters within the societal constraints of their time. Wharton's narrative offers a poignant examination of personal choices and relational dynamics, set against a backdrop of wealth and privilege. The story revolves around Isabel Stilling, caught in a tumultuous marriage with her husband Cobham, who recklessly gambles away both their fortunes and his mother's savings. Complicating matters further, Isabel's relationship with Austin Wrayford grows deeper, leading her to confront the emotional turmoil of her situation. As tensions rise, a fateful night unfolds near a lake, culminating in a tragic accident that forces Isabel to reckon with her choices. The novel poignantly captures the weight of unspoken desires and the sacrifices one must make in the name of love and loyalty, ultimately leading to a heartbreaking conclusion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937
EBook No.: 24348
Published: Jan 17, 2008
Downloads: 93
Language: English
Subject: Short stories
Subject: Married people -- Fiction
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.