Tag: 20th Century Literature

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas Summary

The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas” by Gertrude Stein is a fictional autobiography written from the perspective of Stein’s partner, Alice B. Toklas.

The Custom of the Country Summary

‘The Custom of the Country’ by Edith Wharton is a satirical novel that explores the ruthless ambition and social climbing of a young woman named Undine Spragg in early 20th century America.

The Forsyte Saga Summary

‘The Forsyte Saga’ by John Galsworthy is a sweeping family saga that explores the complexities of love, marriage, and societal expectations in early 20th century England.

Ham on Rye Summary

Ham on Rye” by Charles Bukowski is a raw and brutally honest coming-of-age novel that explores the struggles and disillusionment of a young man growing up in 1930s Los Angeles.

The Beekeeper’s Apprentice Summary

A retired Sherlock Holmes takes on a young apprentice, Mary Russell, as they solve a series of mysterious crimes together.

The Winter of Our Discontent Summary

The Winter of Our Discontent” by John Steinbeck explores the moral decline of a man who succumbs to greed and corruption in pursuit of the American Dream.

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