Tales of Men and Ghosts by Edith Wharton

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Author Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937
Title Tales of Men and Ghosts
Note Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents The bolted door -- His father's son -- The Daunt Diana -- The debt -- Full circle -- The legend -- The eyes -- The blond beast -- Afterward -- The letters.
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Summary "Tales of Men and Ghosts" by Edith Wharton is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The stories delve into the complexities of human relationships, drawing on themes of societal expectations, personal longing, and the spectral presence of the past, often weaving elements of the supernatural into the narrative. The collection begins with the story of Hubert Granice, a middle-aged man wrestling with his sense of failure, loneliness, and the weight of his unresolved past. The opening of "Tales of Men and Ghosts" introduces Hubert Granice, who anxiously awaits the arrival of his lawyer, Mr. Peter Ascham. Granice paces in his library, reflecting on his past failures as a playwright and the toll they have taken on him. As he prepares for an important conversation with his lawyer, he grapples with thoughts of self-destruction and the implications of his unfulfilled ambitions. The narrative builds tension as Granice, amid his musings, reveals a dark secret: he confesses to having murdered his cousin, Joseph Lenman, out of desperation and frustration. As the lawyer arrives, Segueing into a deeper examination of the characters and themes, Granice's story raises questions about guilt, identity, and the longing for understanding in a world that seems indifferent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject American fiction -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 4514
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Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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