Hermit and the Wild Woman

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Hermit and the Wild Woman

And Other Stories

Short stories

Author: Edith Wharton

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Collection: Inwood Commons Modern Editions

Language: English

Published by: Inwood Commons Publishing

Published on: 1st April 2017

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 322 pages

ISBN: 9780997818741


Seven short stories from one of the most celebrated authors of the early twentieth century have been updated with an eye toward readability for modern readers.

The bones of the stories are just as she told them with no changes to plot or settings. Best of all the book includes the original unedited versions in appendices.

The Hermit and the Wild Woman

One escapes from war, the other from a convent, only to find themselves together in their solitude.

The Last Asset

A social-climbing mother is eager to use her daughter’s wedding to her own benefit.

In Trust

The dream of an art academy is shared by friends who struggle to realize it.

The Pretext

An older married woman considers what to do when a younger man falls in love with her.

The Verdict

A man finds out why a successful painter suddenly stops painting.

The Pot Boiler

A poor painter decides between artistic principles and money.

The Best Man

A governor faces a scandal.

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