Delicate Pursuit

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Delicate Pursuit examines how Henry James and Edith Wharton navigated controversial themes in their works at the turn of the century, focusing on the concept of "discretion" to evade censorship. The study highlights how this principle influenced both the authors' approach to sensitive topics and the conduct of their characters, shedding light on the complexities of literary expression during a time of societal constraints.