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Mr. Jones is a horror novel written by Edith Wharton. It is about a woman, who one day receives a notice that she is inheriting an estate that is near-abandoned. Only a group of servants lived to take care of the house, or so it might seem, for a ghostly figure seems to be shadowing her every move.

In this compelling collection, Edith Wharton offers a profound exploration of societal norms and personal desires through the intertwined narratives of New Years Day,False Dawn,The Old Maid, and The Spark. Whartons literary style is characterized by her keen psychological insight, rich symbolism, and penetrating social commentary, all delivered with her signature elegance and wit. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, these stories reflect the complexities of gender roles and the subtleties of human relationships, illuminating the tension between individual aspirations and societal expectations. Edith Wharton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, was a pioneer in her depictions of American high society and the intricacies of human emotion. Born into a privileged New York family, her keen observations of class dynamics profoundly informed her writing. Whartons own experiences with love, loss, and societal constraints echo throughout these stories, making her a masterful chronicler of her time, as well as a leading voice in Bostons literary circles. This anthology is highly recommended for readers who seek not only to enjoy masterful storytelling but also to engage with the pressing social issues of Whartons time that remain relevant today. A perfect entry point for new readers and a rewarding re-examination for devoted fans, this collection is essential for understanding the breadth of Whartons literary genius.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader erasocial currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different works strengths.- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the authors overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.- Lastly, our handpicked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collections central themes.

In "The Last Asset," Edith Wharton crafts a nuanced exploration of wealth, moral deterioration, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of early 20th-century American society. Through incisive dialogue and a rich narrative style, Wharton delves into the lives of her characters, highlighting the interplay between financial interest and personal ethics. The novella stands out within Whartons oeuvre as it encapsulates her keen observations on social stratification and the consequences of materialism, while also reflecting prevalent literary movements of her time that emphasized psychological depth and realism. Edith Wharton (1862-1937), the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Literature, was deeply influenced by her own experiences in high society and her advocacy for womens rights. Having faced the confines of elite social expectations, Wharton turned her literary lens toward critiquing those very structures. "The Last Asset" not only showcases her talent for character development but also serves as a commentary on the moral dilemmas faced by individuals drawn into the labyrinth of affluence and expectations. Readers of Whartons work will find "The Last Asset" an essential addition to the canon of American literature. Its exploration of the often unspoken dynamics of wealth and morality remains profoundly relevant today, making it a poignant and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the social intricacies of human relations.

In the summer of 1914, John Campton, divorced American painter who lives in Paris, is expecting the arrival of his son George and plans to spend a month traveling with him. However, the war breaks out in Europe and they must cancel their vacation, but the bigger problem for them is that George can be enlisted in the army, since he was born in France. John and his ex wife, as well as her second husband, try to pull some strings to keep their son away from the battle, but George enlists, leaving his parents in agony of expectation.

Almas rezagadas se considera uno de los relatos más brillantes de la literatura norteamericana, tanto en el fondo como en la forma. En él aparecen las cuestiones más críticas de la cultura normativa anglosajona, especialmente la del matrimonio y la del papel que las mujeres desempeñan en el. Lydia, la protagonista, debe elegir entre casarse con su amante para limpiar la mancha social de su divorcio, preservar la autenticidad de esa relacion amorosa o garantizar su libertad como individuo no sacrificado a la familia. El relato explora todas las posibilidades con profundidad, a traves de una minuciosa elaboracion narrativa.

First published in 1952, The Old Man and the Sea is a timeless masterpiece by Ernest Hemingway, a novel that distills the essence of human endurance, courage, and the unbreakable bond between man and nature. Published by Classicus, this classic work tells the story of Santiago, an aging fisherman who sets out alone into the Gulf Stream, determined to break his streak of bad luck. When he hooks an enormous marlin, an epic battle of strength and willpower unfoldsone that tests not only his skill but also his spirit. With Hemingways signature spare and powerful prose, the novel captures the quiet dignity of Santiagos struggle, his unwavering determination, and his deep respect for the sea. As he wrestles with exhaustion, pain, and the forces of nature, the story becomes a profound meditation on resilience, isolation, and the meaning of triumph and loss. Every sentence is charged with emotion, every moment laced with quiet intensity, making it a book that lingers long after the last page is turned. A defining work of 20th-century literature, The Old Man and the Sea earned Hemingway the Pulitzer Prize and played a key role in his receiving the Nobel Prize in Literature. More than just a tale of man versus nature, it is a story about the indomitable human spirit, the pursuit of greatness, and the beauty of perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. Whether experienced for the first time or revisited as a longtime favorite, this novel remains a profound and deeply moving read.

Mrs. Whartons story is the simple one of John Campton, the great American painter, whose only son, born in France, is subject to military service. The father, his divorced wife, and her banking husband all interest themselves to keep the boy out of danger, but he eludes their care and while ostensibly on staff work he is really with his regiment at the front. He is wounded, recovers, goes back, is wounded again and returns to die. The theme of the novel is American participation in the war, dramatized by the conversion of John Campton from a position of indifferent neutrality at the outset to a conviction that no civilized man could afford to stand aside from such a conflict. Its substance is the goings and comings of Campton among all sorts of people, his humble French servants, his distinguished Parisian friends, his nondescript fellow countrymen, each of whom represents some attitude towards the War.

The Age of Innocence centers on an upper-class couples impending marriage, and the introduction of the brides cousin, plagued by scandal, whose presence threatens their happiness. The novel is noted for attention to detail and its accurate portrayal of how the 19th-century East Coast American upper class lived, as well as for the social tragedy of its plot.

Autora de importantes novelas, como «La edad de la inocencia», EDITH WHARTON (1862-1937) desplegó plenamente su talento narrativo en el relato corto, del que constituyen una inmejorable muestra estos

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Un après-midi de septembre, a la gare de New York, Mr Selden rencontre par hasard Miss Lily Bart ; elle vient de manquer le train qui devait la conduire chez des amis. Elle accepte de venir prendre une tasse de thé chez l'avocat. C'est l'occasion pour lui de faire une cour discrète a cette jeune femme de vingt-neuf ans, orpheline charmante mais sans argent, qui aimerait faire un riche mariage. Mais, pour elle, cc moment passé seule a seul chez un célibataire est aussi la première entorse aux usages du monde. Evocation brillante de la haute société new-yorkaise, où la richesse ne compte qu'affichée, Chez les heureux du monde fonde son intrigue sur le thème du mariage et de l'ascension sociale qu'il permet. Mais Lily Bart confond la vie et les fausses valeurs auxquelles elle sacrifie son âme...

Nineteenth-century New England villager Ethan Frome is tormented by his love for his ailing wife's cousin. Trapped, he may ultimately be destroyed by that which offers his greatest chance at happiness. Includes a new Afterword. Revised reissue.

The House of Mirth tells the story of Lily Bart, a well-born but impoverished woman belonging to New York Citys high society around the turn of the last century. Lily is a woman of a stunning beauty who, though raised and educated to marry well both socially and economically, is reaching her 29th year, an age when her youthful blush is drawing to a close and her marital prospects are becoming ever more limited. The House of Mirth traces Lilys slow two-year social descent from privilege to a tragically lonely existence on the margins of society.

The Custom of the Country tells the story of Undine Spragg, a Midwestern girl who attempts to ascend in New York City society. The Spraggs, a family of midwesterners from the city of Apex who have made money through somewhat shady financial dealings, arrive in New York City at the prompting of their beautiful, ambitious, but socially-naive daughter, Undine. She marries Ralph Marvell, a would-be poet and member of an old New York family that has social status but no longer enjoys significant wealth. Before her wedding, Undine encounters an acquaintance from Apex named Elmer Moffatt. Undine, who had a relationship with Moffatt that might prove embarrassing to her, begs him not to do anything that will endanger her wedding to Ralph. Although Ralph dotes on Undine, his finances do not permit the extravagant lifestyle Undine desires, and Undine begins an affair with the nouveau riche Peter Van Degen, who is married to Ralphs cousin, Clare. She then divorces Ralph in the hope of marrying Peter, but this does not work out. As a divorcee, Undine loses her high position in society, and spends her next years living in North Dakota, New York, and Paris, scheming to scramble up the social ladder again.

Esa "difusión del conocimiento" que solemos clasificar junto con la calefacción a vapor y el sufragio universal en la categoría de las mejoras modernas, ha causado en forma incidental el surgimiento de una nueva perversión: el vicio de la lectura. No hay vicios más difíciles de erradicar que aquellos que popularmente se consideran como virtudes. Entre ellos, el vicio de la lectura es el principal. Por lo general, uno está de acuerdo en que leer porquerías es un vicio; pero la lectura por sí misma -el hábito de la lectura- aun con lo reciente que es, ya se clasifica junto a virtudes tan habituales como la frugalidad, la sobriedad, la costumbre de madrugar y el ejercicio físico regular. Existe en verdad algo particularmente agresivo en la virtuosidad del sentido del deber que tiene un lector.

The first of Edith Wharton's works depicting life in "old New York", The Touchstone is an acutely observed novella , and an exploration of the tension between self-serving opportunism and the desire

Old New York (1924) is a collection of four novellas by Edith Wharton, revolving around upper-class New York City society in the 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, and 1870s. The novellas reveal the tribal codes and customs that ruled society, portrayed with the keen style that is uniquely Edith Whartons. Originally published in 1924 and long out of print, these tales are vintage Wharton, dealing boldly with such themes as infidelity, illegitimacy, jealousy, the class system, and the condition of women in society Included in this remarkable quartet are False Dawn, The Old Maid, The Spark, and New Years Day. The decades indicated in the subtitles to the stories make them prequels, after a fashion, to The Age of Innocence. All five might as well be cut from the same bolt of cloth, sharing settings, characters, social insight, a similar knowing eye for a telling detail. Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She became known for her psychological examination of characters faced with changes in the moral and social values of middle-class and upper-class society. Her novels and short stories provide numerous expert characterizations of complex men and women.