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Tales of Men and Ghosts
"Tales of Men and Ghosts" is a collection of stories on various topics first published in 1912. Despite the name, only two stories in the collection tell of the supernatural. Other topics vary from dealing with intellectual fashions of the day, like Darwinism or Nietzscheanism, to the manners of life in New York. The author puts her characters to moral and ironic tests, creating an engaging read for everyone.
The Selected Short Stories of Edith Wharton
In The Selected Short Stories of Edith Wharton, R.W.B. Lewis, Edith Wharton's Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer, has culled twenty-one of her best stories, here available in a single volume for the first time.
The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and Other Stories
The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories is a set of short stories by Edith Wharton. Contents: I The Hermit and the Wild Woman II The Last Asset III In Trust IV The Pretext V The Verdict VI The Pot-Boiler VII The Best Man
The Descent Of Man And Other Stories
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 ...
Edith Wharton's Tales of Men and Ghosts
This collection of chilling ghost stories delves into the human psyche, dissecting the character's minds and revelling in both psychological and literal horror. This volume is part of the Mothers of the Macabre series, celebrating the gothic horror masterpieces of pioneering women writers who played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing the genre. From the Pulitzer Prize winning author Edith Wharton, the short stories collected in this spine-tingling volume exemplify some of her most celebrated detective and horror fiction. Delving into the supernatural, and blurring the line between evil and insanity, Tales of Men and Ghosts is a haunting read. First published in 1910, this collection's elegant prose brings the timeless and atmospheric tales to life.
The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and Other Stories
"The Hermit and the Wild Woman" is a collection of short stories by American writer Edith Wharton. The stories include: "The Hermit and the Wild Woman", "The Last Asset", "In Trust", "The Pretext", "The Verdict", "The Pot-Boiler", and "The Best Man". This fantastic collection will appeal to all lovers of the short storm form, and it is not to be missed by fans and collectors of Wharton's wonderful work. Edith Wharton (January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was an American novelist, writer of short stories, and designer. She won the Pulitzer Prize for literature in won the 1921 for her novel "The Age of Innocence" (1920) and was nominated for the Nobel prize in 1927, 1928 and 1930. Wharton was famous for her novels, within which she married her person experience of life in America's privileged classes with brilliant wit and mastery of language. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.
Wharton's New England
Tales of betrayal, folly, and moral fervor acted out against a stark New England backdrop.
