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A Son at the Front

By Edith Wharton
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A linked collection of short fiction portrays private dilemmas and social manners through sharply observed vignettes. One central story follows an aging portraitist who looks forward to traveling with his grown son on the eve of a European crisis, revealing tensions between artistic ambition, parental yearning, and the disruptions of war. Other tales range from ironic domestic sketches to ghostly and travel episodes, consistently probing loyalty, self-deception, and the moral compromises underlying comfortable lives while varying in tone from satirical to elegiac.

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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.

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