The Touchstone (Edition2024) - Softcover

Wharton, Edith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9367141351 ISBN 13: 9789367141359

Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP, 2024

Synopsis

In Edith Wharton's ""The Touchstone,"" the protagonist, Stephen Glennard, is a struggling writer who discovers a cache of unpublished works of his late lover, seeing an opportunity to escape his financial woes, Glennard decides to publish these works under his own name, leading to unexpected fame and success. The novel is a poignant examination of the cost of ambition and the consequences of choices made in the name of love. As Glennard rises in the literary world, he becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deception, grappling with guilt and the moral implications of his actions. Wharton deftly explores themes of identity, authenticity, and the cost of ambition. With her characteristic keen observation and psychological insight, Wharton crafts a timeless tale that resonates with anyone who has ever struggled with the balance between personal desires and societal pressures. Ultimately, ""The Touchstone"" is a compelling exploration of identity and the weight of one's choices, revealing the thin line between ambition and betrayal in a society obsessed with status.

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About the Author

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, best known for her novels The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, and Ethan Frome. Wharton grew up traveling with her parents around Europe and was born into a rich household in New York City. Wharton was a gifted designer in addition to being a writer, and during her life she contributed to the interior design of several residences. Throughout World War I, she also served as a war journalist and was honored with the French Legion of Honor for her humanitarian efforts. In 1921, Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for literature for her book The Age of Innocence. She kept writing up until her death in 1937, and she is regarded as one of the best American authors of the 20th century.

Edition details

• Publisher: Double 9 Books LLP
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9367141351
• ISBN 13: 9789367141359
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 80