Peyton place 1. Díl
- 636 stránok
- 23 hodin čítania
Grace Metalious Poradie kníh (chronologicky)
Grace Metalious bola americká autorka, najznámejšia pre svoj kontroverzný román Peyton Place. Jej diela sa ponárali do temných tajomstiev malomesta a odhaľovali pokrytectvo skryté pod povrchom zdanlivo pokojných komunít. Metalious bola známa svojim odvážnym a úprimným prístupom k zobrazovaniu ľudskej sexuality a spoločenských tabu, čím sa zapísala ako priekopníčka literárneho realizmu. Jej písanie často vyvolávalo škandály, ale zároveň navždy zmenilo vydavateľský priemysel a otvorilo dvere úprimnejšiemu zobrazovaniu života.
No Adam in Eden
The Lives and Loves of Three Passionate Women in a Prim New England Town
The Tight White Collar
- 278 stránok
- 10 hodin čítania
Set in small-town America, the narrative weaves a complex and nuanced portrayal of its residents, echoing the success of Peyton Place. The author explores the intricate lives and hidden secrets of the town's inhabitants, adding a surprising twist that deepens the story's impact. Grace Metalious skillfully captures the essence of community dynamics, revealing both the charm and the darker undercurrents that shape the lives of its characters.
First published in 1956, Peyton Place uncovers the passions, lies and cruelties that simmer beneath the surface of a postcard-perfect town. At the centre of the novel are three women, each with a secret to hide: Constance MacKenzie, the original desperate housewife; her daughter Allison, whose dreams are stifled by small-town small-mindedness; and Selena Cross, her gypsy-eyed friend from the wrong side of the tracks.
