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The Price of Salt or Carol

by Patricia Highsmith, Claire Morgan
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The Price of Salt or Carol
The Price of Salt or Carol

Forbidden love defying 1950s societal norms.

If you're looking for a story that not only touches on romance but also navigates the complexities of identity and societal expectations, "The Price of Salt" may resonate deeply with you. Patricia Highsmith crafted a narrative that's ahead of its time, challenging 1950s attitudes towards same-sex relationships. It weaves passion and heartbreak in such a way that you might find yourself rooting for Therese and Carol's love despite the odds they face.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Price of Salt or Carol

by Patricia Highsmith, Claire Morgan
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ISBN: 9780486800295
Authors: Patricia Highsmith, Claire Morgan
Publisher: Dover Publications
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction, Romance
Related Topics: Historical Romance, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.02
(rated by 81911 readers)

Description

A chance encounter between two lonely women leads to a passionate romance in this lesbian cult classic. Therese, a struggling young sales clerk, and Carol, a homemaker in the midst of a bitter divorce, abandon their oppressive daily routines for the freedom of the open road, where their love can blossom. But their newly discovered bliss is shattered when Carol is forced to choose between her child and her lover. Author Patricia Highsmith is best known for her psychological thrillers Strangers on a Train and The Talented Mr. Ripley. Originally published in 1952 under a pseudonym, The Price of Salt was heralded as "the novel of a love society forbids." Highsmith's sensitive treatment of fully realized characters who defy stereotypes about homosexuality marks a departure from previous lesbian pulp fiction. Erotic, eloquent, and suspenseful, this story offers an honest look at the necessity of being true to one's nature. The book is also the basis of the acclaimed 2015 film Carol, starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.
 

Forbidden love defying 1950s societal norms.

If you're looking for a story that not only touches on romance but also navigates the complexities of identity and societal expectations, "The Price of Salt" may resonate deeply with you. Patricia Highsmith crafted a narrative that's ahead of its time, challenging 1950s attitudes towards same-sex relationships. It weaves passion and heartbreak in such a way that you might find yourself rooting for Therese and Carol's love despite the odds they face.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.