The Price of Things by Elinor Glyn
"The Price of Things" by Elinor Glyn is a novel set in the tumultuous backdrop of World War I, likely written in the early 20th century. It explores the complex lives and relationships of its characters, particularly focusing on Amaryllis Ardayre, a young bride navigating the intricacies of her new marriage and her encounters with various figures who embody the moral and emotional dilemmas of the time, including the seductive Harietta Boleski
and the enigmatic Russian, Verisschenzko. At the start of the novel, the foreword sets a tone of raw reality amid the chaotic atmosphere of war, emphasizing the psychological awakening of Amaryllis and the stark contrasts in character she encounters. The opening chapter introduces Amaryllis on her honeymoon in Paris, where her contrasting feelings about her husband, Sir John, and the Russian's philosophical discussions about life and happiness reveal her internal conflict and yearning for deeper emotional connections. As the narrative unfolds, the interplay between the characters hints at themes of passion, loyalty, and the consequences of decisions made in love and desire. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Glyn, Elinor, 1864-1943 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Price of Things |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and PG Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 9809 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2006 |
| Last Update | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 326 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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