Bunner Sisters
1916
Bunner Sisters is a novella by Edith Wharton, written in 1892 but published in 1916 as part of the collection Xingu and Other Stories. Set in a shabby New York City neighborhood, it follows sisters Ann Eliza and Evelina Bunner as they run a small shop and navigate their unfulfilled dreams and societal expectations. The arrival of Mr. Herman Ramy complicates their lives, highlighting themes of love, sacrifice, and the constraints of their social status. The story reflects the struggles of women in the 19th century and has been noted for its exploration of domesticity and ambition.
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“...they who exchange their independence for the sweet name of Wife must be prepared to find all is not gold that glitters......Eş gibi tatlı bir kelime karşılığında özgürlüklerinden vazgeçenler, parlayan her şeyin altın olmadığını görmeye hazırlıklı olmalıdırlar...””
— Edith Wharton
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