Autres Temps by Edith Wharton (1899)

Name: Autres Temps
Author: Edith Wharton

The novel explores the social conventions and moral values of the Gilded Age in New York City during the 1870s. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Newlands and the Dagonets, who are part of the wealthy elite. The protagonist, Lily Bart, is a beautiful and charming but financially strapped young woman who is seeking a suitable husband to secure her future. Through Lily's experiences, the novel examines themes such as social class, gender roles, and the constraints placed on women during this time period.

By Edith Wharton · First published 1899 · Genre: Short Story, Realism, Social Commentary · 6 chapters · 14,252 words

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Mrs. Lidcote, as the huge menacing mass of New York defined itself far off across the waters, shrank back into her corner of the deck and sat listening with a kind of unreasoning terror to the steady onward drive of the screws.

She had set out on the voyage quietly enough, -- in what she called her "reasonable" mood, -- but the week at sea had given her too much time to think of things and had left her too long alone with the past.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edith Wharton
Date: 1899 CE
Language: English
Genres: Short Story, Realism, Social Commentary, Feminist Literature
Length: 14,252 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 246 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Short Story — The work is a brief, focused narrative.
Realism — The narrative depicts realistic characters, situations, and social dynamics.
Social Commentary — The narrative critiques societal norms and expectations, particularly those related to gender and class.
Feminist Literature — The narrative explores themes of female autonomy and societal constraints on women.