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The Greater Inclination was the earliest collection of short fiction by Edith Wharton. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons on 25 March 1899, the first printing of 1,250 sold out by June 1899. The collection consisted of eight works: seven short stories, and one short play in... Read Full Overview

The Greater Inclination was the earliest collection of short fiction by Edith Wharton.

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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Danyers afterwards liked to fancy that he had recognized Mrs. Anerton at once; but that, of course, was absurd, since he had seen no portrait of her-she affected a strict anonymity, refusing even her photograph to the most privileged-and from Mrs. Memorall, whom he revered and... Read Full Overview

The Greater Inclination By Edith Wharton

The muse's tragedy -- A journey -- The pelican -- Souls belated -- A coward -- The twilight of the god -- A cup of cold water -- The portrait Edith Wharton ( born Edith Newbold Jones; January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story... Read Full Overview

Discover the nuanced and insightful world of human emotions and social dynamics with Edith Wharton's debut short story collection, "The Greater Inclination." This captivating anthology showcases Wharton's keen observational skills and literary craftsmanship, offering readers... Read Full Overview