Exploring Literary Depths: Wharton to Hemingway

This chapter navigates the rich themes of Edith Wharton's 'The Age of Innocence,' contrasting societal repression with European allure through Newland Archer's poignant journey. The speakers then shift to Hemingway's 'The Sun Also Rises,' unpacking its exploration of disillusionment among expatriates and the moral complexities of bullfighting. Finally, the discussion transitions to the joys of summer reading, emphasizing the escapism found in leisurely literature.