Quote by Edith Wharton

I despair of the Republic! Such dreariness, such whining sallow women, such utter absence of the amenities, such crass food, crass manners, crass landscape!! What a horror it is for a whole nation to be developing without the sense of beauty, and eating bananas for breakfast.

I despair of the Republic! Such dreariness, such whining sal

Summary

In this quote, the author expresses their frustration and disappointment with the state of the Republic. They criticize the lack of beauty, both in the physical landscape and in the manners and appearance of its people. The mention of "whining sallow women" suggests a dissatisfaction with the attitudes and behaviors prevalent in society. Furthermore, the reference to eating bananas for breakfast indicates a distaste for what they perceive as a lack of sophistication or cultural refinement. Overall, the quote reflects the author's disillusionment and disdain for the perceived lack of aesthetic appreciation and refinement in the Republic.

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By Edith Wharton

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