Twilight Sleep
Nov 2022 · Otbebookpublishing
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Twilight Sleep is a novel by American author Edith Wharton and was first published in 1927 as a serial in the Pictorial Review before being published as a novel in the same year. The story, filled with irony, is centered around a socialite family navigating the New York of the Jazz Age and their relationships. This novel landed at number one on the best-selling list just two months after its publication and finished the year at number seven. Even as a best selling novel Twilight Sleep was not well received by critics at the time, who, while appreciating Wharton as a writer, struggled with the scenarios and characters she had created in the novel. While it was not considered as such in its own time period, today Twilight Sleep is widely considered to be a modernist novel as it employs modernist literary devices, such as an ever changing narration among the novel's characters and a close examination of the characters' self-identities and relationships with one another.
About the author
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was a pioneering American novelist, short story writer, and designer whose works offer a vivid portrayal of the Gilded Age and early 20th-century society. Born into a wealthy New York family, Wharton was privy to the opulence and constraints of high society, experiences she deftly critiqued in her writing. Her most famous works, including "The Age of Innocence" and "Ethan Frome," explore themes of social class, morality, and the often stifling nature of societal expectations.Wharton was not just a chronicler of her times but also a revolutionary figure in literature. She was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1921, breaking barriers for female authors. Her friendship with Henry James influenced her narrative style, marked by psychological depth and keen social observation. Wharton's works often spotlight the limited roles available to women, subtly advocating for greater autonomy and self-determination.Controversially, Wharton was known for her candid opinions and sometimes conservative views, which sparked debates among her contemporaries. Despite this, her influence on modern writers is undeniable, with her intricate character studies and elegant prose continuing to inspire. Wharton also made significant contributions to interior design and landscape architecture, reflecting her multifaceted talents.Her legacy endures not only through her literary achievements but also through her efforts in humanitarian work during World War I, for which she was awarded the French Legion of Honor. Edith Wharton remains a towering figure in American literature, her works a testament to her keen insight into the human condition and the complexities of social life.
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