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Title: The Oyster
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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.
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.