"The Glimpses of the Moon" (Ukrainian title: "Rays of the Moon") is a novel by the American writer Edith Wharton, who is known for her ability to convey the atmosphere of high society and complex relationships. The book tells the story of a couple of young newlyweds, Susan and Nicholas Stretch, who decided to fix their financial situation by getting married. Their marriage is based on an agreement on the absence of harmful feelings and the freedom to act according to one's own wishes. However, in the course of the novel, they begin to understand that love and compromises are inevitable, and that real feelings cannot be compromised. It's a piece that explores love, friendship, morality, and the price we pay for our choices. "Rays of the Moon" is a valuable work that leaves the reader thinking about his own values and aspirations.