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Summer, published in 1917, is one of Edith Wharton's early novels that candidly addresses a young woman's sexual awakening. Set in New England, it examines the societal norms and personal desires of its characters.
First publish date: 1917
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Edith Wharton
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