Project Gutenberg 2020-02-02 Public domain in the USA. 171 Wharton, Edith 1862 1937 Wharton, Edith Newbold Jones Olivieri, David Caswell, Edward C. 1879 1963 Caswell, E. C. (Edward C.) The Spark (The 'Sixties) Book 3 of "Old New York." Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Spark (The 'Sixties)" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of New York society, the narrative explores themes of personal identity, social constraints, and the impact of the past on the present. The story revolves around the complex relationships among its characters, particularly focusing on Hayley Delane, a middle-aged banker whose life is intertwined with the vibrant yet superficial world of the upper class. The plot centers on Hayley Delane, who appears to lead a life of quiet complacency within the confines of his affluent social circle. The narrative unfolds through the observations of a young man who admires Delane's stoic demeanor and puzzling motivations. As tensions arise surrounding Delane's relationship with his wife, Leila, and his father-in-law, Bill Gracy, the story examines the underlying currents of cruelty, vulnerability, and the struggle for authenticity. Through his interactions, Delane's character reveals deeper emotional truths, highlighting the dichotomy between societal expectations and individual desires. Ultimately, "The Spark" offers a poignant commentary on the complexities of human connections and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Husband and wife -- Fiction United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Veterans -- Fiction Fathers-in-law -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 123502 2025-07-24T10:01:01.727923 text/html 100989 2024-10-17T16:08:13 text/html 172045 2025-07-24T10:01:05.262942 application/epub+zip 172539 2025-07-24T10:01:02.743909 application/epub+zip 85611 2025-07-24T10:01:02.418908 application/epub+zip 221522 2025-07-24T10:01:07.240896 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203049 2025-07-24T10:01:04.786929 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116545 2022-09-27T17:16:25.639118 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 106199 2025-07-24T10:01:01.478920 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 86216 2024-10-17T16:08:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17994 2025-07-24T10:01:07.387881 application/rdf+xml 13206 2025-07-24T10:01:02.488925 image/jpeg 2293 2025-07-24T10:01:02.453903 image/jpeg 159304 2025-07-24T10:01:01.753939 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia