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Sylvia's Marriage

- A Novel (1914)

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Sylvia's Marriage: A Novel is a literary work by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1914. The book follows the story of Sylvia Castleman, a young woman who is forced to navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and social expectations in early 20th century America.Sylvia is a headstrong and independent woman who has always resisted the idea of marriage, preferring instead to pursue her own ambitions and interests. However, when she meets and falls in love with a charming and wealthy young man named Arthur, she begins to reconsider her stance on matrimony.As Sylvia and Arthur's relationship develops, they must navigate the expectations of their respective families and social circles, as well as the challenges of their own personal differences. Along the way, Sylvia must confront her own fears and insecurities about marriage and love, and decide whether or not she is willing to make the ultimate commitment.Throughout the novel, Sinclair explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the nature of love and relationships. He also offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and personal fulfillment in a world that often seeks to limit and define her.Overall, Sylvia's Marriage: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging work of literature that offers a rich and insightful commentary on the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating societal expectations.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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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781164923558
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 348
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x18 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 467 g.
  • BLACK WEEK
Leveringstid: 2-3 uger
Forventet levering: 13. december 2024

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Sylvia's Marriage: A Novel is a literary work by Upton Sinclair, first published in 1914. The book follows the story of Sylvia Castleman, a young woman who is forced to navigate the complexities of love, marriage, and social expectations in early 20th century America.Sylvia is a headstrong and independent woman who has always resisted the idea of marriage, preferring instead to pursue her own ambitions and interests. However, when she meets and falls in love with a charming and wealthy young man named Arthur, she begins to reconsider her stance on matrimony.As Sylvia and Arthur's relationship develops, they must navigate the expectations of their respective families and social circles, as well as the challenges of their own personal differences. Along the way, Sylvia must confront her own fears and insecurities about marriage and love, and decide whether or not she is willing to make the ultimate commitment.Throughout the novel, Sinclair explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the nature of love and relationships. He also offers a nuanced and complex portrayal of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and personal fulfillment in a world that often seeks to limit and define her.Overall, Sylvia's Marriage: A Novel is a thought-provoking and engaging work of literature that offers a rich and insightful commentary on the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating societal expectations.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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