The Descent of Man and Other Stories by Edith Wharton, Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Short Stories

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Edith Wharton's life as a prominent New York society figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries is marked by her struggle against societal expectations and her pursuit of literary success. Despite a disappointing marriage, she published a remarkable array of works, including classics like The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence. After her divorce in 1913, she relocated to France, where she continued to write until her death in 1937. Wharton's journey reflects her talent and determination to carve out a space for herself in the literary world.