The Greater Inclination by Edith Wharton

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Author Wharton, Edith, 1862-1937
Title The Greater Inclination
Note Reading ease score: 80.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Contents The muse's tragedy -- A journey -- The pelican -- Souls belated -- A coward -- The twilight of the god -- A cup of cold water -- The portrait.
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Summary "The Greater Inclination" by Edith Wharton is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The stories delve into the complexities of love, relationships, and the societal expectations faced by women and men in Wharton's era. The opening portion introduces readers to the character of Danyers, who is fascinated by the enigmatic Mrs. Anerton, a woman linked to the poetic legacy of the celebrated Vincent Rendle. At the start of the narrative, Danyers is introduced as a young man captivated by the poetic world of Rendle, who wrote sonnets inspired by a woman named Silvia, later revealed to be Mrs. Anerton. Danyers' thoughts reveal his long-standing admiration and his deep yearning to connect with Mrs. Anerton, who is portrayed as an elusive and solitary figure since the death of her husband, Rendle. The chapter captures the interplay of memory and admiration, as Danyers navigates his feelings towards Mrs. Anerton, driven by both reverence and an emerging desire for a more intimate understanding of her life and identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 9190
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Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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