These short works display Wharton's talent as a satirist "skilled at dissecting the elements of emotional subtleties, moral ambiguities, and the implications of social constrictions" (Cythina Griffin Wolfe, from the Introduction).
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These short works display Wharton's talent as a satirist "skilled at dissecting the elements of emotional subtleties, moral ambiguities, and the implications of social constrictions" (Cythina Griffin Wolfe, from the Introduction).
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 350grams, ISBN: 0684719312.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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Good. No dust jacket as issued. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. Paper over boards. 240 p. Roman Fever & Other Story SL 93, 1. Audience: General/trade. Book Condition: good/very good. Inside pages yellowed from age. Clean and sharp cornered. Tight Binding. Dj Condition: no dj.
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The books arrived on time as promised and was in very good condition. I had purchased it as a reading requirement for my class. we only had to read a couple stories in the book but i loved each one. once I get a break i will definitely go back and read more stories from the book.
janetbetty
Oct 25, 2009
Good short stories
If you like short stories this is good. Reminds me of O. Henry.
The comparisons with other novels by Edith Wharton are interesting, especially with the New York City novels. Some changes in the author's point of view, but many similarities.
