num_pages: 372
description: The Glimpses of the Moon is a novel written by Edith Wharton. The story revolves around the lives of two socialites, Nick Lansing and Susy Branch, who are in love but have no money. In order to maintain their luxurious lifestyle, they come up with a plan to marry wealthy individuals and then divorce them after a year, allowing them to live off the settlement money. Their plan works initially, and they both marry wealthy partners. However, as time passes, they begin to question their decision and realize that money cannot buy happiness. They also start to develop feelings for each other again, but their past actions and social expectations make it difficult for them to be together. The novel explores themes such as love, marriage, social class, and the pursuit of happiness. It provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy elite in early 20th century America, and the sacrifices they make to maintain their status. Overall, The Glimpses of the Moon is a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that highlights the complexities of human relationships and the importance of following one's heart.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.
language: English
title: The Glimpses of the Moon
titlecomplete: The Glimpses of the Moon
genres: 20th Century, Literature, American, Audiobook, Classics, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Fiction, The United States Of America, Romance
ratings_count: 3934
publisher: Kessinger Publishing