The Wine Of Astonishment (1919)
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ISBN10: 1104409143
ISBN13: 9781104409142
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781104409142
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Apr 27 2009
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Wine of Astonishment is a novel written by Mary Hastings Bradley and first published in 1919. Set in the early 20th century, the story revolves around a young woman named Hester Gresley who is struggling to find her place in the world. Hester is the daughter of a wealthy American family and has grown up in luxury and comfort, but she is restless and unhappy with her life.When Hester meets a young Englishman named Arthur Grimshaw, she is immediately drawn to him. Arthur is a writer and a socialist, and he challenges Hester's privileged worldview. As Hester and Arthur become closer, they are forced to confront the realities of the world around them, including the poverty and inequality that exist in England.The novel explores themes of social justice, class, and gender roles. Hester's journey is one of self-discovery and transformation as she learns to see the world through a new lens. The title, The Wine of Astonishment, refers to the idea that the truth can be shocking and unsettling, but ultimately liberating.Overall, The Wine of Astonishment is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political issues of the early 20th century.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.
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