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Sanctuary
Translated by: Siwar Ahmad Qadrah
A powerful classic novella by Pulitzer Prize winner Edith Wharton; following a woman who discovers a dark moral flaw in her fiancé and devotes her life to sheltering her son from making the same compromise.
About this book
Sanctuary is an insightful early novella by Edith Wharton (translated into Arabic by Siwar Ahmad Qadrah). The story presents a profound psychological and moral study of compromise, inheritance, and maternal devotion.
The narrative follows Kate Orme, who discovers a shocking moral failing in her fiancé's past. Choosing to remain with him, she resolves to dedicate her life to serving as a moral "sanctuary" for their unborn child. Years later, her adult son, Dick, faces a surprisingly similar ethical dilemma in his career, forcing Kate to watch silently as her son chooses between easy compromise and the uncompromising integrity she spent his lifetime instilling in him.
The narrative follows Kate Orme, who discovers a shocking moral failing in her fiancé's past. Choosing to remain with him, she resolves to dedicate her life to serving as a moral "sanctuary" for their unborn child. Years later, her adult son, Dick, faces a surprisingly similar ethical dilemma in his career, forcing Kate to watch silently as her son chooses between easy compromise and the uncompromising integrity she spent his lifetime instilling in him.
Why read it?
Read this book to experience a poignant, psychologically rich classic novella by a literary master, exploring the thin line between personal ambition and moral integrity.
Who is it for?
Essential for readers of classic literature, fans of Edith Wharton, psychological fiction enthusiasts, and lovers of character-driven novellas.
Book details
Language
ar
ISBN-13
9786030561230
ISBN-10
6030561235
Page count
114
Age rating
General