Amid the upheavals of World War I and challenging economic conditions, two women in New York City fulfilled their dream by founding a bookstore in 1916 that quickly became a cultural hub in Manhattan. "The Sunwise Turn" embodies the ideal of a bookstore cherished by book lovers. Artists and intellectuals mingled with members of the financial elite, the middle class, and workers. Society women volunteered as assistants, including the young Peggy Guggenheim, who ran errands. This literary homage to a bookstore is particularly enchanting as many episodes and even commercial practices remain easily relatable today. Entrepreneurial risks and overwhelming competition, as well as the joy of success, reflect Jenison's "human comedy of bookselling." After reading, one is convinced that their boldness in taking risks was worthwhile.
Madge Jenison Books
This author was known for her novels, short stories, cultural criticism, and scripts, exploring complex themes with a distinctive authorial voice. Her work is characterized by keen observations of human nature and societal structures. Readers will appreciate her insightful perspective on the world around her. Her literary contributions have left a lasting impact.
Eine hinreißende Liebeserklärung an die Welt der Bücher! Mitten in den Umwälzungen des Ersten Weltkriegs erfüllen sich zwei Frauen in New York City ihren Traum: Madge Jenison und Mary Mowbray-Clarke gründen 1916 eine Buchhandlung, die wenig später zum kulturellen Fixpunkt in Manhattan wird: »The Sunwise Turn« ist das ideale Bild einer Buchhandlung, wie sie wohl allen Bücherfreund*innen vorschwebt.