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Peyton Place is a 1956 novel by the American author Grace Metalious. Set in New England in the time periods before and after World War II, the novel tells the story of three women who are forced to come to terms with their identity, both as women and as sexual beings, in a small, conservative, gossipy town.
Jun 15, 2020 · Peyton Place. Kindle Edition. Three women are forced to come to terms with their identity, both as women and as sexual beings, in a small, conservative, gossipy New England town, with recurring themes of hypocrisy, social inequities and class privilege in a tale that includes incest, abortion, adultery, lust and murder.
May 18, 2013 · 12,439 ratings1,204 reviews. First published in 1956, Peyton Place uncovers the passions, lies and cruelties that simmer beneath the surface of a postcard-perfect town.
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Mar 4, 2014 · March 4, 2014. Each week in Bookends, two writers take on questions about the world of books. This week, Thomas Mallon and Anna Holmes discuss what it’s like reading “Peyton Place” today, 50...
Jan 13, 2021 · Learn about the life and work of Grace Metalious, the author of the controversial and best-selling novel Peyton Place, which exposed the scandals of a small New England town. Discover how she overcame social and personal challenges, faced censorship and criticism, and inspired a cultural phenomenon.
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A classic novel about the dark side of a small town, Peyton Place was a bestseller, a film, and a TV series. Listen to the audiobook narrated by Tim O’Connor and read by Grace Metalious.
Dec 1, 2013 · Paperback – December 1, 2013. by Grace Metalious (Author) 4.4 73 ratings. See all formats and editions. Peyton Place is a literary masterpiece, brilliantly written, every word artfully crafted. It was made into a major motion picture in 1958, a long-running TV Series and several sequels and adaptations.
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