"New Year's Day" is the last of four novellas in Edith Wharton's collection "Old New York". Set in 1870s New York City, it shows the predicament of Lizzie Hazeldean, a young woman in high society who has no way of earning her own money. Her husband is weak with a heart condition. Lizzie is seen coming out of a hotel on New Year's Day and society matrons start to talk about her. Lizzie's story is scandalous and sad, but it is also filled with a great love. Edith Wharton is known for her writings about women making difficult decisions while dealing with the unwritten laws of high society.
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语言 英语 ● 格式 EPUB ● ISBN 9788835804673 ● 文件大小 0.2 MB ● 出版者 iOnlineShopping.com ● 发布时间 2020 ● 下载 24 个月 ● 货币 EUR ● ID 7428484 ● 复制保护 无
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