{"product_id":"the-descent-of-man-and-other-stories-hardcover","title":"The Descent of Man and Other Stories - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdith Wharton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Will writers ever recover that peculiar blend of security and alertness which characterizes Mrs. Wharton and her tradition?\" -- E. M. Forster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Descent of Man and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e offers the author's well-known depictions of upper class life in New York, but also exhibits her remarkable talent in tales of humorous irony, history and the supernatural.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1904 \u003ci\u003eThe Descent of Man and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e features the author's nuanced prose and sharply observed characters in a chain of unforgettable tales. In several Wharton examines marriage, which was frequently arranged in her era. The author digs deep into her characters to find what can hold a marriage together or slowly pull it apart. The difficulty of establishing and maintaining honest relations in a highly stratified and proper society is a consistent challenge for her characters, especially in the title story in which a man of principle finds himself misunderstood and forced to potentially compromise his beliefs. Wharton also affords glimpses into the trials of being an author, drawing both drama and humor from the profession. There's a chance to sample the author's ghostly fiction, which has long been appreciated by aficionados of the macabre. This is a showcase for the author's range of interests and for her remarkable ability to tell memorable stories that strike to the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003e The Descent of Man and Other Stories \u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Descent of Man and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e by \u003cb\u003eEdith Wharton\u003c\/b\u003e is a collection of diverse and well-wrought short tales. The author's skillful hand with memorable characters, sharp wit and subtle irony are displayed to fine effect in stories that range from intense interpersonal conflict to historical fiction to a brush with the macabre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.44 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42099955433607,"sku":"9781513219837","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/8e492292764186af52af47a82c68e3aa.webp?v=1732379621","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-descent-of-man-and-other-stories-hardcover","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}