Hudson River Bracketed

novel by Wharton

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"Hudson River Bracketed" is a novel by Edith Wharton, published in 1929. It is a sequel to her 1927 novel "Twilight Sleep." The story follows the life of a young writer named Vance Weston as he navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and the artistic life in the early 20th century. The novel explores themes of societal expectations, the pursuit of artistic integrity, and the challenges faced by individuals trying to forge their own paths within a rigid social structure. Wharton, known for her keen observations of upper-class American society, uses "Hudson River Bracketed" to delve into the lives and struggles of her characters against the backdrop of a changing America.

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Edith Wharton
…novels are Twilight Sleep (1927), Hudson River Bracketed (1929), and its sequel, The Gods Arrive (1932). Her autobiography, A Backward Glance, appeared in 1934. In all Wharton published more than 50 books, including fiction, short stories, travel books, historical novels, and criticism.
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…novels are Twilight Sleep (1927), Hudson River Bracketed (1929), and its sequel, The Gods Arrive (1932). Her autobiography, A Backward Glance, appeared in 1934. In all Wharton published more than 50 books, including fiction, short stories, travel books, historical novels, and criticism.
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