Madame De Treymes
1907
Published in 1907, 'Madame De Treymes' by Edith Wharton is a novella that delves into the lives of Americans in Paris. The story follows John Durham, who seeks to rekindle a romance with Fanny Frisbee, now the Marquis de Malrive, as she navigates the complexities of her separation from her husband. The narrative explores themes of cultural clash, societal expectations, and personal sacrifice, particularly through the character of Madame de Treymes, who embodies the challenges of maintaining one's identity amidst social obligations. Wharton's work highlights the tension between personal desires and societal norms.
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“She would not have put herself out so much to say so little.””
— Edith Wharton
“John Durham, while he waited for Madame de Malrive to draw on her gloves, stood in the hotel doorway looking out across the Rue de Rivoli at the afternoon brightness of the Tuileries gardens. His European visits were infrequent enough to have kept unimpaired the freshness of his eye, and he was always struck anew by the vast and consummately ordered spectacle of Paris: by its look of having been boldly and deliberately planned as a background for the enjoyment of life, instead of being forced into grudging concessions to the festive instincts, or barricading itself””
— Edith Wharton
“Don't judge us too harshly”
— Edith Wharton
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