The Stories about New York. Illustrated

The Dilettante, The Reckoning, Expiation, The Pot-Boiler, His Father's Son and many others

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Andrii Ponomarenko


Paru le : 2024-11-18



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The Stories about New York is a captivating collection of short stories by Edith Wharton, offering a vivid exploration of New York society at the turn of the 20th century. Known for her keen social commentary and richly drawn characters, Wharton delves into the lives of the city’s upper class, exposing the complexities, hypocrisies, and moral dilemmas they face. In stories like The Dilettante, The Reckoning, Expiation, The Pot-Boiler, and His Father’s Son, Wharton masterfully portrays themes of love, betrayal, ambition, and personal sacrifice. Through her sharp wit and nuanced storytelling, she captures the tension between tradition and progress in a rapidly changing society. This illustrated edition brings Wharton's tales to life with beautiful artwork, enhancing the reader’s experience of the world she so expertly depicts. The Stories about New York is an essential collection for fans of Wharton’s work, as well as readers fascinated by the social dynamics of early 20th-century New York. CONTENTS • The Dilettante • The Reckoning • Expiation • The Pot-Boiler • His Father’s Son • Full Circle • Autres Temps... • The Long Run • After Holbein • Diagnosis • Pomegranate Seed • Roman Fever • Mrs. Manstey’s View • That Good May Come • The Portrait • A Cup of Cold Water • A Journey • The Rembrandt • The Other Two • The Quicksand
Pages
676 pages
Collection
n.c
Parution
2024-11-18
Marque
Andrii Ponomarenko
EAN papier
9786178488390
EAN EPUB SANS DRM
9786178488390

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