Artemis to Actaeon, and Other Verses

Name: Artemis to Actaeon, and Other Verses
Author: Edith Wharton

By Edith Wharton

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A three-part lyric collection intertwining classical myth, religious ritual, and elegiac reflection to examine mortality, memory, and the limits of the divine. The opening poems revisit mythic encounters and the peril of seeing the sacred, the middle sequence turns to personal grief and memorial places, and the final group offers nocturnal and liturgical meditations on moonlight, music, and the rites that bind the living to the dead. Vivid imagery and formal diction alternate with intimate emotional candor, as recurring motifs of loss, longing, and artistic consolation probe how remembrance and ritual shape human meaning.

About the Author

Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, known for her keen observations of the American upper class and her exploration of social mores. Her most celebrated work, "The Age of Innocence," won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 and reflects her critical perspective on the constraints of society. Wharton's literary contributions extend to various genres, including novels, poetry, and travel writing, with notable titles such as "Ethan Frome" and "A Motor-Flight Through France." Throughout her career, she adeptly navigated themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, establishing her as a significant figure in American literature.