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The Ghost Stories Of Edith Wharton by Edith Wharton

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Book name: The Ghost Stories Of Edith Wharton (2024)
Category: Fiction
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Pages: 300 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1937, midnight
This collection features an array of chilling and atmospheric tales that explore the supernatural and the psychological depths of fear. Set against the backdrop of Wharton's keen observations of society and human nature, each story delves into themes of isolation, the unknown, and the eerie presence of the past. With her characteristic elegance and wit, the narratives weave together elements of suspense and the macabre, leaving readers with a haunting sense of mystery and the uncanny. Through vivid settings and complex characters, the stories capture the essence of ghostly encounters and the lingering shadows they cast on the living. The 3373rd greatest book of all time

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Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton

8 books

Edith Wharton was an American writer and designer. Wharton drew upon her insider's knowledge of the upper-class New York "aristocracy" to portray, realistically, the lives and morals of the Gilded Age. In 1921, she became the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, for her novel, The Age of Innocence. She was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, in 1996. Her other well-known works are The House of Mirth, the novella Ethan Frome, and several notable ghost stories.
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