Description
Richard Yates masterfully chronicles the diverging lives of two sisters, Sarah and Emily, from their childhood in the 1920s through the complexities of adulthood. While Emily idolizes her seemingly more stable older sister, Sarah, and envies her life, her own path is marked by unconventional choices and unfulfilling relationships. Despite the enduring bond between them, the sisters find themselves increasingly distant, their lives shaped by a shared, tarnished family past they both strive to escape. A poignant exploration of sisterhood, societal expectations, and the search for happiness, this novel culminates in a tragic event that forces a final, profound reckoning with their relationship.
Available Editions
paperback
Vintage
Published Jan 1, 2008
225 pages
ISBN: 9780099518563
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Details
First Published
1976
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Easter Parade by Richard Yates.