“A New York divorce is in itself a diploma of virtue.”
Quote by Edith Wharton
Work
The New York Stories of Edith Wharton
This volume compiles a selection of short stories by the renowned American author Edith Wharton, each meticulously crafted to explore the complexities of life in New York during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Wharton's narratives delve into the social dynamics and moral dilemmas of her characters, offering a rich tapestry of the era's cultural landscape. more
Author
Edith Wharton
American novelist known for her delicate psychological portrayals and profound social insights. Edith Wharton came from a wealthy New York family and her works mainly reflect the American society at the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. Her representative works include 'The Age of Innocence' and 'The House of Mirth' among others. more
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Source: Delphi Complete Works of Edith Wharton (Illustrated)
Source: The House of Mirth: Edith Wharton
“The American landscape has no foreground and the American mind no background.”
“The only way not to think about money is to have a great deal of it.”
Source: The House of Mirth
“The worst of doing one's duty was that it apparently unfitted one for doing anything else.”
“What's the use of making mysteries? It only makes people want to nose 'em out.”
Source: Delphi Works of Edith Wharton (Illustrated)
Source: A Backward Glance
Source: The Age of Innocence
“A man is called selfish not for pursuing his own good, but for neglecting his neighbor's.”