The Descent Of Man And Other Stories (häftad)
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Format
Häftad (Paperback / softback)
Språk
Engelska
Antal sidor
176
Utgivningsdatum
2024-02-01
Förlag
Double 9 Books
Dimensioner
216 x 140 x 10 mm
Vikt
232 g
Antal komponenter
1
Komponenter
Paperback
ISBN
9789361159169

The Descent Of Man And Other Stories

Häftad,  Engelska, 2024-02-01
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The collection of short stories "The Descent of Man and Other Stories" was authored by Edith Wharton, a well-known American writer recognized for her examination of marriage, love, and social class in the early 20th century. This 1904 anthology provides an engrossing look into the intricacies of interpersonal interactions and the difficulties people encounter in managing society's expectations. The book is divided into seven stories, each of which offers a distinctive viewpoint on the complexities of human nature. The title narrative, "The Descent of Man," which centres on the life of Halston Merrick, a young man trying to find his place in society, is one of the most notable tales. Wharton addresses issues of identity, self-discovery, and the constraints imposed by social conventions throughout Merrick's journey. Wharton's astute study of human behavior is evident throughout the entire collection. She expertly conveys the subtleties of social interactions and the complexity of human emotions, and her characters are well-developed. Wharton provides readers with a thought-provoking examination of love, marriage, and the difficulties people encounter in negotiating society's expectations through her exquisite prose and perceptive storytelling.
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