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Edith Wharton - The Descent of Man and Other Stories

Edith Wharton - The Descent of Man and Other Stories

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 This collection of ten stories, first published in 1904, shows Edith Wharton dissecting some of the customs, habits and vagaries of courtship and marriage, particularly as practiced in the upper reaches of New York society at the turn of the twentieth century (two stories, however, are set in Italy). Fidelity is only one problem; others may arise from the machinations and emotions of the protagonists or outsiders. Wharton handles the questions with her usual gentle (and sometimes not so gentle) irony and curiosity about human behavior. (Summary by Nicholas Clifford)Copyright Audiobooks by Librivox Art
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  • 03 - Chapter III Expiation

    03 - Chapter III Expiation
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    53 mins
  • 09 - Chapter IX The Quicksand

    09 - Chapter IX The Quicksand
    Jan 14 2026
    41 mins
  • 05 - Chapter V The Mission of Jane

    05 - Chapter V The Mission of Jane
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    43 mins
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