Publisher's Synopsis
The Glimpses of the Moon is a novel written by Edith Wharton. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the lives of two young socialites, Nick Lansing and Susy Branch. The couple is in love, but they are struggling financially. In order to maintain their lifestyle, they decide to marry each other and live off the generosity of their wealthy friends. As they travel across Europe, they attend parties and social events, mingling with the elite class. However, their relationship is put to the test when they begin to question their own values and the true nature of their love. They must decide whether to continue living a life of luxury or to face the reality of their situation and make sacrifices for their future.Throughout the novel, Wharton explores themes of love, money, class, and the pursuit of happiness. The Glimpses of the Moon is a captivating story that provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and the struggles that come with maintaining their status.1922. Wharton, American author, is best known for her stories and ironic novels about upper class people. Wharton's central subjects were the conflict between social and individual fulfillment, repressed sexuality, and the manners of old families and the nouveau riche, who had made their fortunes in more recent years. Among her numerous novels, short stories, and travel writings are The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome, and the Pulitzer prize-winning Age of Innocence. An international bestseller, The Glimpses of the Moon details the romantic misadventures of the Lansings, a 1920�������s couple with the right connections but no money. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
