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Title: The Oyster

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Summary: "The Oyster" by a Peer is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Esmé Carteret, a glamorous and shallow young woman, and her husband Bertie, as they navigate the social elite of London, filled with extravagant parties and superficial relationships. The narrative delves into themes of selfishness, societal expectations, and the consequences of a life led by pleasure and appearances. At the start of the book, the scene is set in Esmé and Bertie Carteret's luxurious flat, where Esmé reflects on her daily engagements and social calendar, displaying her obsession with status and material possessions. As they go about their morning, Bertie expresses concern about their extravagant spending, while Esmé remains unapologetically self-indulgent. However, a sudden change occurs when Esmé experiences a moment of physical distress, sparking fears of an impending change in their carefree lifestyle. This tension is further compounded by conversations about potential affairs and the dynamics of their social circle, hinting at deeper issues beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Peer

EBook No.: 35217

Published: Feb 8, 2011

Downloads: 377

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2025-08-03T01:54:44Z The Oyster

This edition has images.

Title: The Oyster

Credits: Produced by Andrew Sly, Al Haines and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Summary: "The Oyster" by a Peer is a fictional novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Esmé Carteret, a glamorous and shallow young woman, and her husband Bertie, as they navigate the social elite of London, filled with extravagant parties and superficial relationships. The narrative delves into themes of selfishness, societal expectations, and the consequences of a life led by pleasure and appearances. At the start of the book, the scene is set in Esmé and Bertie Carteret's luxurious flat, where Esmé reflects on her daily engagements and social calendar, displaying her obsession with status and material possessions. As they go about their morning, Bertie expresses concern about their extravagant spending, while Esmé remains unapologetically self-indulgent. However, a sudden change occurs when Esmé experiences a moment of physical distress, sparking fears of an impending change in their carefree lifestyle. This tension is further compounded by conversations about potential affairs and the dynamics of their social circle, hinting at deeper issues beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Peer

EBook No.: 35217

Published: Feb 8, 2011

Downloads: 377

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:35217:3 2011-02-08T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Peer en 1