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The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 2   By: (1862-1937)

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The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 2 presents a collection of captivating stories that showcase the author's keen insight into human nature and social dynamics. Wharton's writing is elegant and thought-provoking, with each story offering a glimpse into the complexities of relationships, class distinctions, and societal expectations. The characters are richly drawn and the settings are vividly described, immersing the reader in a bygone era. Wharton's wit and wisdom shine through in each narrative, making this collection a must-read for fans of classic literature. With themes that are still relevant today, The Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton — Part 2 is a timeless treasure that will resonate with readers of all ages.

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THE EARLY SHORT FICTION OF EDITH WHARTON

A Ten Part Collection

Volume Two

Contents of Part Two

Stories AFTERWARD............................January 1910 THE FULNESS OF LIFE..................December 1893 A VENETIAN NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT.....December 1903 XINGU................................December 1911 THE VERDICT..........................June 1908 THE RECKONING........................August 1902

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BOTTICELLI'S MADONNA IN THE LOUVRE...January 1891 THE TOMB OF ILARIA GIUNIGI...........February 1891 THE SONNET...........................November 1891 TWO BACKGROUNDS......................November 1892 EXPERIENCE...........................January 1893 CHARTRES.............................September 1893 LIFE.................................June 1894 AN AUTUMN SUNSET.....................October 1894

AFTERWARD

January 1910

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"Oh, there IS one, of course, but you'll never know it."

The assertion, laughingly flung out six months earlier in a bright June garden, came back to Mary Boyne with a sharp perception of its latent significance as she stood, in the December dusk, waiting for the lamps to be brought into the library... Continue reading book >>


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