Sanctuary by Edith Wharton
"Sanctuary" by Edith Wharton is a novel written in the late 19th century, exploring themes of love, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The story centers on Kate Orme, a young woman on the brink of marriage to Denis Peyton, who grapples with her own emotions, the influence of societal expectations, and the shadow of a recent tragedy involving Denis' late brother, Arthur. At the start of the novel, we see
Kate in a state of seemingly unbridled happiness as she prepares for her wedding. However, this joy is quickly overshadowed by the revelation of a deep family secret regarding Denis’ deceased brother and the intertwining lives that have led to a tragic outcome. Wharton intricately captures Kate's shifting emotions, her thoughts about love, and the societal constraints of her time, leading to a conversation with Denis that reveals unsettling truths about their past and the implications for their future. The opening sets the stage for a profound exploration of moral dilemmas and the struggle for personal integrity amidst familial and social pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937 |
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| Title | Sanctuary |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Charles Aldarondo, Tiffany Vergon, William Flis, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team; the HTML file was provided by David Widger. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Psychological fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Widows -- Fiction |
| Subject | Mothers and sons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 7517 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 273 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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