Mrs. Christy's Bridge Party by Sara Ware Bassett

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Author Bassett, Sara Ware, 1872-1968
Title Mrs. Christy's Bridge Party
Note Reading ease score: 84.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Mrs. Christy's Bridge Party" by Sara Ware Bassett is a social novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricacies and dynamics of high society in New York, particularly around the popular card game of bridge, which serves as a backdrop for themes of social climbing, exclusivity, and the complexities of friendship. Through its characters, the novel encapsulates the tensions between established social norms and the influx of new wealth seeking acceptance into refined circles. The narrative unfolds as Mrs. Reginald Norman and her friends grapple with the social implications of attending a lavish bridge party hosted by the Christys, newcomers desperate to penetrate high society despite whispers of their questionable past. Initially resolute in their decision to boycott the event, Mrs. Norman and her companions are ultimately swayed by curiosity and financial motives, revealing their hypocrisy and the power dynamics at play. As guests navigate the tension of the game and the social landscape, they confront their own insecurities and the inevitable rise of the Christys, signaling a shift in social structures, underscored by the realization that social status is ever-fluid and often dictated by appearance and wealth rather than true merit. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- United States -- Fiction
Subject Bridge players -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 23973
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 3, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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