Description
On the eve of their honeymoon in 1962, newlyweds Florence and Edward find themselves at a crossroads on Chesil Beach, where a single moment of misunderstanding threatens to unravel their carefully constructed dreams. Florence, a gifted musician with aspirations of a concert career, and Edward, an earnest history student, have built their relationship on romantic ideals and unspoken expectations that neither fully understands. As they navigate the intimate complexities of their wedding night, their conflicting desires and hidden anxieties surface with devastating consequences. Ian McEwan masterfully captures the poignancy of a marriage's fragile beginning, exploring how a single night can alter the trajectory of two lives forever. This haunting novella is a meditation on love, desire, and the unbridgeable gaps that can exist between two people who believe they know each other.
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Published Jan 1, 2007
182 pages
ISBN: 9780224081180
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Details
First Published
2007
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for On Chesil Beach by Ian McEwan.