The Glimpses of the Moon

The Glimpses of the Moon is a novel written by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Edith Wharton. First published in 1922, the book tells the story of Nick Lansing and Susy Branch, two young and attractive socialites who are struggling to maintain their luxurious lifestyle after their families suffer financial setbacks. In order to continue living the high life, they devise a plan to marry for money and then divorce as soon as they have secured their financial future. Their plan seems to be working perfectly as they travel from one wealthy friend's estate to another, attending lavish parties and enjoying all the luxuries that their social status affords them. However, as they spend more time together, they begin to develop genuine feelings for each other, which complicates their original plan. As the story unfolds, Wharton explores themes of love, marriage, class, and social status, while also providing a glimpse into the extravagant and often superficial world of the wealthy elite in early 20th century America. The novel is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a fascinating insight into the complexities of human relationships and the impact of societal expectations on personal happiness.1922. Wharton, American author, is best known for her stories and ironic novels about upper class people. Wharton's central subjects were the conflict between social and individual fulfillment, repressed sexuality, and the manners of old families and the nouveau riche, who had made their fortunes in more recent years. Among her numerous novels, short stories, and travel writings are The House of Mirth, Ethan Frome, and the Pulitzer prize-winning Age of Innocence. An international bestseller, The Glimpses of the Moon details the romantic misadventures of the Lansings, a 1920�������s couple with the right connections but no money. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.