The Reef - Part 1/2 by Edith Wharton

The Reef - Part 1/2 by Edith Wharton
Published in 1912, The Reef is one of Edith Wharton's most accomplished yet neglected novels - revealing the submerged and perilous depths beneath the surface of even the most conventional of its characters.
An unexpected obstacle sparks a beguiling adventure for diplomat George Darrow, who is determined to give Sophie a few days of happiness in Paris to compensate for her dreary prospects.
Ben Miles as George Darrow
Jodhi May as Sophie
Julian Ovenden as Owen
Teresa Gallagher as Anna
and Sian Thomas as the Narrator.
Dramatised by Penny Leicester.
Producer: Di Speirs

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Are there any ' Men ' in Wharton's novels ? As opposed to the assorted collection of Simps and Wetwipes which appear in those featured so far on this channel ?

[@francescaemc2]

Absolutely! There's Charles Hazeldeen in the story "New Year's Day.," as well as the narrator. Newland Archer gives it a good try in "The Age of Innocence"--- To be fair some of the women are despicable: Bertha Dorsett in "The House of Myrth"-- more to the point: are thee any "Men" now? -- good observation, but truly neither men nor women come off beautifully imprisoned by the rules of Society then. Cheers!

[@2msvalkyrie529]

@francescaemc2 Hmm.....perhaps I was too harsh.? As for your question in response : Are there any Men today..? , That used to be a simple question but , like everything else today , is now as complex as Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity..!