{"product_id":"tante-by-anne-douglas-sedgwick-paperback","title":"Tante, by Anne Douglas Sedgwick (Paperback)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTante\u003c\/em\u003e explores the complex dynamic between Madame Okraska, a charismatic, world-famous pianist, and her impressionable niece and ward, Karen. At first captivated by her aunt's intellect and glamour, Karen gradually uncovers the emotional costs of living under such a powerful influence. As she matures and begins to find her own voice, a subtle struggle for autonomy unfolds-between devotion and selfhood, art and authenticity. Set against the backdrop of European high society, the novel is a psychologically nuanced study of domination, dependency, and personal awakening. Sedgwick weaves sharp insight into a richly atmospheric narrative that questions the true price of brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnne Douglas Sedgwick (1873-1935) was an American-born British writer. Her novels explored the contrast in values between Americans and Europeans. Her bestselling novel Tante was made into a 1918 film The Impossible Woman.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildside Press LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43184485302481,"sku":"9781434431394","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/5981\/5377\/files\/9781434431394_FC.jpg?v=1784071526","url":"https:\/\/startlingstories.us\/products\/tante-by-anne-douglas-sedgwick-paperback","provider":"Startling Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}