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Crucial Instances

Crucial Instances

Crucial Instances

Edith Wharton

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Wildside Press
Año de edición:
2024
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Fantasía
ISBN:
9781434400659
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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.'

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