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Edith Wharton's 'Twilight Sleep': A Satirical Look at 1920s Modernity

Explore the satirical depths of Edith Wharton’s 1927 novel 'Twilight Sleep'. Discover how Wharton critiques modern advancements like the medical practice of Twilight Sleep and psychoanalysis, revealing a broader quest for pain-free living and its emotional consequences. Through the story of Pauline Manford and her family's increasingly superficial pursuits, Wharton exposes the emptiness and disconnection born from the era's excessive comforts. #EdithWharton #TwilightSleep #1920s #literature 00:00 Introduction: A World Without Pain 00:09 The Promise and Perils of Twilight Sleep 00:40 Edith Wharton: A Life of Privilege and Critique 01:23 Twilight Sleep: A Metaphor for Modern Numbness 01:47 Pauline Manford: The Pursuit of Perfection 02:11 Wharton's Satirical Critique of Modernity 02:33 Psychoanalysis and Superficial Escapism 03:33 Family Disconnection and Emotional Numbness 04:58 Reception and Criticism of Twilight Sleep 06:09 Class Dynamics and Privilege