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The Descent of Man and Other Stories

The Descent of Man and Other Stories

Editions, Mint
Wharton, Edith

Paperback

Series: Mint Editions (Short Story Collections and Anthologies)

Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

Publisher Price: $9.99

ISBN10: 1513263498
ISBN13: 9781513263496
Publisher: Mint Ed
Published: Sep 29 2020
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.43
Height: 0.41 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English

Will writers ever recover that peculiar blend of security and alertness which characterizes Mrs. Wharton and her tradition? -- E. M. Forster

The Descent of Man and Other Stories offers the author's well-known depictions of upper class life in New York, but also exhibits her remarkable talent in tales of humorous irony, history and the supernatural.

Originally published in 1904 The Descent of Man and Other Stories features the author's nuanced prose and sharply observed characters in a chain of unforgettable tales. In several Wharton examines marriage, which was frequently arranged in her era. The author digs deep into her characters to find what can hold a marriage together or slowly pull it apart. The difficulty of establishing and maintaining honest relations in a highly stratified and proper society is a consistent challenge for her characters, especially in the title story in which a man of principle finds himself misunderstood and forced to potentially compromise his beliefs. Wharton also affords glimpses into the trials of being an author, drawing both drama and humor from the profession. There's a chance to sample the author's ghostly fiction, which has long been appreciated by aficionados of the macabre. This is a showcase for the author's range of interests and for her remarkable ability to tell memorable stories that strike to the heart.

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With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

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