Crucial Instances - Wharton, Edith
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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."…mehr

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Produktbeschreibung
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."
Autorenporträt
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, best known for her novels The Age of Innocence, The House of Mirth, and Ethan Frome. Wharton grew up traveling with her parents around Europe and was born into a rich household in New York City. Wharton was a gifted designer in addition to being a writer, and during her life she contributed to the interior design of several residences. Throughout World War I, she also served as a war journalist and was honored with the French Legion of Honor for her humanitarian efforts. In 1921, Wharton became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for literature for her book The Age of Innocence. She kept writing up until her death in 1937, and she is regarded as one of the best American authors of the 20th century.