The Stories about New York. Illustrated
ebook ∣ The Dilettante, The Reckoning, Expiation, The Pot-Boiler, His Father's Son and many others
By Edith Wharton
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The Stories about New York is a captivating collection of short stories by Edith Wharton, offering a vivid exploration of New York society at the turn of the 20th century. Known for her keen social commentary and richly drawn characters, Wharton delves into the lives of the city's upper class, exposing the complexities, hypocrisies, and moral dilemmas they face. In stories like The Dilettante, The Reckoning, Expiation, The Pot-Boiler, and His Father's Son, Wharton masterfully portrays themes of love, betrayal, ambition, and personal sacrifice. Through her sharp wit and nuanced storytelling, she captures the tension between tradition and progress in a rapidly changing society. This illustrated edition brings Wharton's tales to life with beautiful artwork, enhancing the reader's experience of the world she so expertly depicts. The Stories about New York is an essential collection for fans of Wharton's work, as well as readers fascinated by the social dynamics of early 20th-century New York.
CONTENTS The Dilettante
The Reckoning
Expiation
The Pot-Boiler
His Father's Son
Full Circle
Autres Temps...
The Long Run
After Holbein
Diagnosis
Pomegranate Seed
Roman Fever
Mrs. Manstey's View
That Good May Come
The Portrait
A Cup of Cold Water
A Journey
The Rembrandt
The Other Two
The Quicksand
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