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Wharton, Edith
1862
1937
Wharton, Edith Newbold Jones
Olivieri, David
Madame de Treymes
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"Madame de Treymes" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around John Durham, a young American man who becomes entangled in the complex social world of Paris, particularly with Madame de Malrive, a woman navigating the challenges of French society after her separation from her husband. As Durham and Madame de Malrive explore their feelings for each other, themes of cultural clash, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice emerge. The opening of the novel introduces John Durham as he marvels at the beauty of Paris while waiting for Madame de Malrive at a hotel. Their ensuing conversation reveals Madame de Malrive's conflicting emotions about her life in France and her deep yearning for her American roots. The dialogue explores her complicated relationship with her son, her societal obligations, and her deep desire to maintain a connection to her past. As they walk through the Tuileries, their chemistry is palpable, but the shadows of her past linger, creating a tension that foreshadows the complexities of their potential relationship. This introduction sets the stage for the unfolding drama that interrogates the sacrifice of personal happiness in the face of social norms and familial loyalty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 68.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Manners and customs -- Fiction
Americans -- France -- Fiction
Women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction
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Category: Novels
Category: American Literature
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