Crucial Instances by Edith Wharton (English) Paperback Book

Description: Crucial Instances by Edith Wharton Edith Wharton's classic 1901 short story collection. Included are: "The Duchess at Prayer," "The Angel at the Grave," "The Recovery," "Copy: A Dialogue," "The Rembrandt," "The Moving Finger," and "The Confessional." FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This collection of seven short stories explores moments of moral and emotional crisis in the lives of various characters. Through themes of love, betrayal, art, and personal integrity, each story reveals how a single decision can alter the course of a life. With her keen insight into human nature, Wharton masterfully dissects the complexities of societal expectations and individual desires, offering a nuanced exploration of the human condition.Included are: "The Duchess at Prayer," "The Angel at the Grave," "The Recovery," "Copy: A Dialogue," "The Rembrandt," "The Moving Finger," and "The Confessional." Author Biography Americas most famous woman of letters, and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton was born into one of the last "leisured class" families in New York City, as she put it, in 1862. Educated privately, she was married to Edward Wharton in 1885, and for the next few years they spent their time in the high society of Newport, Rhode Island, then Lenox, Massachusetts, and Europe. It was in Europe that Wharton first met Henry James, who was to have a profound and lasting influence on her life and work. Whartons first published book was a work of nonfiction in collaboration with Og Details ISBN1434400611 Author Edith Wharton Short Title CRUCIAL INSTANCES Pages 132 Publisher Wildside Press Language English ISBN-10 1434400611 ISBN-13 9781434400611 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Residence FR Birth 1862 Death 1937 Imprint Wildside Press Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9781434400611 UK Release Date 2007-04-02 AU Release Date 2007-04-02 NZ Release Date 2007-04-02 Place of Publication Holicog Illustrations Illustrations, black and white Audience General Year 2024 Publication Date 2024-09-20 US Release Date 2024-09-20 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:10882274;

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