Souls Belated

In «Souls Belated,» Edith Wharton presents a poignant exploration of the constraints of societal expectations and the complexities of personal desire in the early 20th century. This novella unfolds the inner turmoil of its protagonist, a socially astute woman grappling with the limitations of her marriage and the paradox of love amid the strictures of New York's elite. Wharton employs a rich, evocative prose style that intricately details the protagonist's emotional landscape, seamlessly interweaving themes of alienation, identity, and the struggle for independence, revealing the nuanced interplay between... Edasi