In This Our Life by Ellen Glasgow
This novel tells the story of the Timberlake family, focusing on two sisters, Stanley and Roy. Stanley is a selfish, manipulative woman who abandons her husband for her sister Roy's husband, causing a series of tragic events. Meanwhile, Roy, the more responsible and virtuous sister, must navigate the fallout of Stanley's actions. The book explores themes of family, morality, and the destructive power of selfishness, all set against the backdrop of the American South in the early 20th century.
The 9320th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1941
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 142,000
- Original Language
- English
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This book is on the following lists:
- Pulitzer Prize for Fiction (Pulitzer Prize)