The Greater Inclination (Annotated)

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By Edith Wharton

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  • This edition includes the following editor's introduction: Edith Wharton, the feminism of a Pulitzer Prize winner

  • First published in 1899, "The Greater Inclination" was the earliest collection of short fiction by American author Edith Wharton, her first work of literature.
    "The Greater Inclination" consists of 8 works, 7 short fiction and a play in two acts. It is a somewhat diverse collection, with several stories touching on aspects of women, human relationships and interactions, a very dark story that delves into the psyche, and a light and humorous story is also included. Overall, it is a very solid first effort and well worth reading.
    The stories included are: "The Muse's Tragedy," "A Journey," "The Pelican," "Souls Belated," "A Coward," "The Twilight of the God," "A Cup of Cold Water" and "The Portrait."
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