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Exploring the journey of Sarah P. Worth, the narrative follows her as she leaves her New England life to join a Hindu mystic's ashram in Arizona. Through letters and tapes to various acquaintances, she navigates the challenges of ego suppression and the pursuit of moksha. This story offers a unique perspective on personal transformation, blending humor with a critique of the quest for enlightenment. It also serves as a thoughtful reflection on the complexities of American womanhood, paralleling themes from Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter.
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S., John Updike
- Language
- Released
- 2013
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- Title
- S.
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Updike
- Publisher
- Random House Publishing Group
- Released
- 2013
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN13
- 9780449912126
- Category
- Fiction, Humor, Psychology
- Description
- Exploring the journey of Sarah P. Worth, the narrative follows her as she leaves her New England life to join a Hindu mystic's ashram in Arizona. Through letters and tapes to various acquaintances, she navigates the challenges of ego suppression and the pursuit of moksha. This story offers a unique perspective on personal transformation, blending humor with a critique of the quest for enlightenment. It also serves as a thoughtful reflection on the complexities of American womanhood, paralleling themes from Hawthorne's Scarlet Letter.