{"product_id":"book-ndpf","title":"Edith Wharton's Summer - Unabridged","description":"\u003cp\u003e“Summer” is one of only two novels Edith Wharton wrote that takes place in a rural setting (the other being her classic “Ethan Frome.”)  Given the subject matter, the book was considered scandalous in its day, but it is now considered a classic of early 19th century American literature.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe story follows the life and sexual awakening of Charity Royall, a young girl living in a small town who has dreams of moving out of her poverty-stricken community.  Courted by both the local rich businessman - her former guardian - and the dashing town ne’er-do-well, Charity starts up a love affair with the younger man.  But when her budding romance starts to take a turn…Charity is forced to grow up fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdith Wharton - the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction - is one of the 20th centuries most beloved authors and we are proud to present “Summer” in its original and unabridged format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Author's Republic","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49794662367536,"sku":"BDndpf","price":12.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/729665-ndpf-Square.jpg?v=1746880793","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ndpf","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}