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Life-like characters populate this collection of ten narratives that blend the eerie with the poignant. Stories explore themes of failure, such as a playwright contemplating suicide and a newly successful author grappling with dissatisfaction. Class struggles and strained familial relationships are central in "His Father's Son," while supernatural elements surface in tales like "The Eyes" and "Afterward," which address repressed sexuality and betrayal. Wharton examines human flaws like vanity and greed, creating a relatable portrayal of 20th-century society. This updated edition enhances the original's captivating prose.
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Tales of Men and Ghosts, Edith Wharton
- Jazyk
- Rok vydania
- 2021
- Väzba
- (mäkká)
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- Titul
- Tales of Men and Ghosts
- Jazyk
- anglicky
- Autori
- Edith Wharton
- Vydavateľ
- Mint Editions
- Rok vydania
- 2021
- Väzba
- mäkká
- Počet strán
- 234
- ISBN13
- 9781513270623
- Série
- Hodnotenie
- 3,5 z 5
- Anotácia
- Life-like characters populate this collection of ten narratives that blend the eerie with the poignant. Stories explore themes of failure, such as a playwright contemplating suicide and a newly successful author grappling with dissatisfaction. Class struggles and strained familial relationships are central in "His Father's Son," while supernatural elements surface in tales like "The Eyes" and "Afterward," which address repressed sexuality and betrayal. Wharton examines human flaws like vanity and greed, creating a relatable portrayal of 20th-century society. This updated edition enhances the original's captivating prose.