Roman Fever and Other Stories
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Book Overview
A side from her Pulitzer Prize-winning talent as a novel writer, Edith Wharton also distinguished herself as a short story writer, publishing more than seventy-two stories in ten volumes during her... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0020264852
ISBN13:9780020264859
Release Date:September 1993
Publisher:Scribner Book Company
Length:276 Pages
Weight:0.65 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Excellent
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
There is nothing much you can say about a classic. A classic is a classic for a reason. Edith Wharton is undeniably one of the best American writers and this book of short stories is another proof of it. It is a mark of a true talent to be able in a matter of 20-25 pages to reveal both deep nature of characters and expose society follies. Each story is a masterpiece which leaves you with a deeper understanding of suffocating restrictions of 19th century America and complexities of human nature. This book is a must read for anyone who appreciates quality literature.
Roman Fever burns bright
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This short story is wonderfully complex and intriguing. Although it uses the late nineteenth century language, it is easy to understand and hard to put down until the end. Wonderful read for women looking for a motivational power-strive.
Wharton subtletly uses setting as symbolism
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I had to read "Roman Fever" for an english class, and it was a very good story! The author describes the scenery & events around the characters, which makes it richer, but when you go back to analyze it, you realize that he setting & buildings & even other people in it are actually being used as foreshadowing symbolism. It's very well-written and multi-layered.
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