Peyton Place
eng. Peyton Place · 1956
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Brief Overview
The novel «Peyton Place» by Grace Metalious delves into the lives of residents in a small American town in New Hampshire. Set from the late 1930s to the early 1950s, it centers on the fates of several women, including Constance MacKenzie, her daughter Allison, and their neighbor Selena Cross. The book unveils the hidden passions, intrigues, and scandals lurking behind the facade of propriety and moral standards of the small town. Themes explored in the novel include sexuality, violence, hypocrisy, and social inequality, making it a candid and provocative work for its time.
Date of publication: 30 July 2024
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Genre: Novel
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