The Trumpeter Swan - Couverture souple

Bailey, Temple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9370815619 ISBN 13 : 9789370815612

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2025

Synopsis

The Trumpeter Swan explores the emotional struggles faced by returning soldiers after World War I, focusing on the sense of homecoming and the complexities of personal relationships in post-war America. The story highlights the protagonist's deep yearning for permanence as he returns to his family estate, facing the challenge of reconciling his past with the changes in society and personal connections. The narrative touches on the burdens of surviving the war, with the protagonist feeling both strength and vulnerability as he navigates his interactions with old acquaintances. The evolving relationship with a childhood companion introduces elements of love and longing, while the overarching backdrop of a changing world amplifies the emotional weight carried by the characters. The novel delves into themes of belonging, self-identity, and the haunting effects of past trauma, with a particular focus on how the desire for reconciliation and understanding shapes the characters journeys. Through these dynamics, the story reflects the struggle between personal desires and the weight of societal expectations, ultimately seeking peace and connection in a world forever altered by war.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Irene Temple Bailey, born on February 24, 1869, in Petersburg, Virginia, was a highly successful American novelist and short story writer. She began her career around 1902, contributing stories to renowned national magazines such as The Saturday Evening Post, Cavalier Magazine, Cosmopolitan, The American Magazine, Good Housekeeping, and McCall's. In 1914, she wrote the screenplay for the Vitagraph Studios film Auntie, and two of her novels were adapted into films. Bailey's literary success extended beyond magazine contributions; three of her books were on the list of bestselling novels in the United States in 1918, 1922, and 1926. Despite her success, Bailey never married. She passed away on July 6, 1953, at her apartment in Washington, D.C. Her obituary in The New York Post estimated that her novels had sold over three million copies, solidifying her status as one of the best-paid writers of her time. Cosmopolitan magazine had once paid her $325,000 for three serial novels and short stories, underscoring her immense success in the literary world.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9370815619
• ISBN 13: 9789370815612
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 230
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• Personne responsable: non disponible