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The Price of Salt (Carol) | Paperback

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Patricia Highsmith’s landmark lesbian love story follows Therese and Carol as they confront social expectations and choose between security and freedom.
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    A Landmark Romance About Living Authentically

    An emotionally compelling story of love that challenges the expectations of its era. Patricia Highsmith's The Price of Salt, also known as Carol, follows two women whose connection opens the possibility of a different life. Its psychological insight and quiet tension make it a major work of twentieth-century lesbian literature.

    Therese and Carol Take a Chance on Love

    Therese, a young sales clerk, meets Carol, a housewife navigating a difficult divorce. Their attraction deepens as they try to escape the restrictions surrounding their daily lives. A journey together gives them a glimpse of freedom, but Carol's relationship with her child and the pressure of social convention force painful decisions.

    A Classic of Desire and Self-Discovery

    The novel combines romance, emotional suspense, and a close study of identity. Highsmith explores not only what the characters risk by loving each other but also what they might lose by denying themselves. It is a rewarding choice for readers of literary romance, queer classics, and stories about the cost of independence.

    About This Paperback Edition

    Originally published in 1952 under the name Claire Morgan, the novel later became widely known as Carol. This paperback is the separately listed 2015 edition titled The Price of Salt: Or Carol.

    • Author: Patricia Highsmith
    • Format: Paperback
    • Pages: 256
    • Dimensions: 0.54 × 8.5 × 5.5 in
    • Publication date: November 10, 2015
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    Book: The Price of Salt

    Author: Patricia Highsmith

    Format: Paperback

    Page count: 256

    Dimensions: 0.54 × 8.5 × 5.5 in

    Publication date: November 10, 2015

    Subjects: LGBTQ+ literary fiction; romance; twentieth-century classics

    Edition details: The Price of Salt: Or Carol edition
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