Crucial Instances; Sanctuary

By Edith Wharton

Book Overview

Crucial Instances is a collection of short stories by Edith Wharton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author. The stories explore themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Sanctuary is one of the stories included in Crucial Instances. It tells the story of Kate Orme, a young woman who marries a wealthy man named Denis. Kate soon realizes that Denis's past is shrouded in mystery, and she becomes determined to uncover the truth. As she delves deeper into Denis's past, Kate must confront the harsh realities of the world she has married into.Wharton's writing is characterized by its sharp wit and incisive social commentary. In Crucial Instances, she explores the complexities of human relationships and the ways in which societal expectations can shape our lives. Sanctuary is a powerful story of love and betrayal that showcases Wharton's mastery of the short story form.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163791156
• ISBN13: 9781163791158
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 370 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"