The Descent of Man and Other Stories
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About This Book
The title story, "The Descent of Man," is one of the key pieces in the collection and is often considered a social satire. In it, Wharton critiques the hypocrisy and moral decay of the upper classes in New York during the early 20th century. Other stories in the collection delve into similar themes and offer insightful and often critical examinations of the societal norms and expectations of the time.Edith Wharton's writing is characterized by its sharp wit, keen social commentary, and psychological insight. In "The Descent of Man and Other Stories," she employs her signature style to create a...
Chapters (51)
- THE DESCENT OF MAN AND OTHER STORIES
- TABLE OF CONTENTS
- The Descent of Man The Other Two Expiation The Lady's Maid's Bell The Mission of Jane The Reckoning The Letter The Dilettante The Quicksand A Venetian Night's Entertainment
- THE DESCENT OF MAN
- I
- II
- III
- IV
- V
- VI
- THE OTHER TWO
- I
- II
- III
- IV
- V
- EXPIATION
- I.
- II
- III
- IV
- V
- THE LADY'S MAID'S BELL
- I
- II
- III
- IV
- THE MISSION OF JANE
- I
- II
- III
- IV
- V
- VI
- THE RECKONING
- I
- II
- III
- THE LETTER
- I
- II
- THE DILETTANTE
- THE QUICKSAND
- I
- II
- III
- A VENETIAN NIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT
- I
- I
- II
- III
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