We’ve just added three new stories by Edith Wharton; Roman Fever, The Fulness Of Life and Xingu. Edith Wharton’s writing style is characterized by sharp social satire, psychological depth, and the exploration of moral ambiguity within the constraints of upper-class society. In “Roman Fever,” Wharton masterfully employs a restrained, seemingly polite dialogue between two middle-aged women, […]
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