“Our blindest impulses become evidence of perspicacity when they fall in with the course of events.”
Quote by Edith Wharton
Work
Early Short Stories: American Literature
Early Short Stories: American Literature is a compilation that includes seminal works from the early days of American literature. It offers readers a glimpse into the creative minds of early American authors, highlighting the development of storytelling techniques and themes that would come to define the American literary tradition. 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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