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The Buccaneers

Edith Wharton
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The Buccaneers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994

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Edith Wharton

The Buccaneers

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Details
Pages

406

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1870s

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Buccaneers by Edith Wharton follows a group of American girls navigating British high society in pursuit of advantageous marriages. Set in the late 19th century, the story captures their experiences, challenges, and transformations amidst cultural contrasts. Wharton explores themes of social status, ambition, and identity.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

8,279 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Edith Wharton’s The Buccaneers offers a rich portrayal of high society, with critics praising its nuanced characters and social commentary. The unfinished nature of the novel leaves plot threads hanging, which some readers find frustrating. Despite this, Wharton's elegant prose and insightful exploration of American and British aristocracy captivate and engage.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Buccaneers?

Readers who enjoy historical fiction with strong social commentary, complex female characters, and themes of transatlantic marriages will appreciate Edith Wharton's The Buccaneers. Fans of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice or Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady will find similar intrigue and elegance.

4.1

8,279 ratings

69%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

406

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

England • 1870s

Publication Year

1994

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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