The Lady of Situations (Magill’s Survey of American Literature, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Louis Auchincloss
- First Published: 1990
- Type of Work: Novel
- Genres: Long fiction
- Subjects: Depression, economic, Social life, New England, Ambition, Wealth, Private schools
- Locales: New York, NY, Long Island, NY, New England
By entitling his book The Lady of Situations, Auchincloss points to the fact that his heroine, Natica Chauncey, attains success by treating every difficult situation not as an obstacle but as an opportunity. Her independent spirit and her clear-sightedness qualify Natica for her role as a heroine. However, her life story suggests that a woman such as Natica will often sacrifice others in order to fulfill her own potential.
The Lady of Situations is for the most part narrated by an omniscient author. However, the novel is framed by first-person narratives entitled...
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