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The Descent Of Man And Other Stories

The Descent Of Man And Other Stories

Wharton, Edith

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction

ISBN10: 936115916X
ISBN13: 9789361159169
Publisher: Double 9 Booksllp
Published: Feb 1 2024
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.41 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
The collection of short stories The Descent of Man and Other Stories was authored by Edith Wharton, a well-known American writer recognized for her examination of marriage, love, and social class in the early 20th century. This 1904 anthology provides an engrossing look into the intricacies of interpersonal interactions and the difficulties people encounter in managing society's expectations. The book is divided into seven stories, each of which offers a distinctive viewpoint on the complexities of human nature. The title narrative, The Descent of Man, which centres on the life of Halston Merrick, a young man trying to find his place in society, is one of the most notable tales. Wharton addresses issues of identity, self-distxtery, and the constraints imposed by social conventions throughout Merrick's journey. Wharton's astute study of human behavior is evident throughout the entire collection. She expertly conveys the subtleties of social interactions and the complexity of human emotions, and her characters are well-developed. Wharton provides readers with a thought-provoking examination of love, marriage, and the difficulties people encounter in negotiating society's expectations through her exquisite prose and perceptive storytelling.

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