The Graduate by Charles Webb follows the story of Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate who returns home feeling lost and directionless. He gets involved in an affair with Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, which leads to a series of events involving Mrs. Robinson's daughter, Elaine. The book is written in a dialogue-heavy style with minimal description, focusing on the interactions and relationships between the characters. The plot highlights themes of disillusionment, societal expectations, and the struggles of young adults in the 1960s.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of sexual manipulation, infidelity, and misogyny, along with depictions of emotional distress and youthful indecisiveness.
Has Romance?
Yes, the book contains a strong romantic element, particularly through the relationships between Benjamin and both Mrs. Robinson and Elaine.
From The Publisher:
The classic "brilliant…sardonic, ludicrously funny" (The New York Times) story of an aimless college graduate in 1960s America that inspired the acclaimed film by Mike Nichols.
When Benjamin Braddock graduates from a small eastern college and comes home to his parents' house, everyone wants to know what he's going to do with his life. Benjamin has no idea. Feeling empty, embittered, and adrift, he falls haplessly into an affair with Mrs. Robinson, the seductive wife of his father's business partner. But then he falls in love with a woman closer to his own age: Mrs. Robinson's daughter, Elaine.
A scathingly entertaining tale of idealism and materialism, corruption and conformity, The Graduate captures with hilarity and insight the alienation of youth and the disillusionment of an era.
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About the Author:
Charles Webb was born in California. His first novel, The Graduate, was made into the acclaimed film. Six years ago he moved to the UK to write a novel based on a English character, which was published as New Cardiff. He and his wife Fred remained in Great Britain and are now living in Hove, Sussex.
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