{"product_id":"the-descent-of-man-and-other-stories-9781513263496","title":"The Descent of Man and Other Stories","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Will writers ever recover that peculiar blend of security and alertness which characterizes Mrs. Wharton and her tradition?\" -- E. M. Forster\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Descent of Man and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e offers the author's well-known depictions of upper class life in New York, but also exhibits her remarkable talent in tales of humorous irony, history and the supernatural.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in 1904 \u003ci\u003eThe Descent of Man and Other Stories\u003c\/i\u003e features the author's nuanced prose and sharply observed characters in a chain of unforgettable tales. In several Wharton examines marriage, which was frequently arranged in her era. The author digs deep into her characters to find what can hold a marriage together or slowly pull it apart. The difficulty of establishing and maintaining honest relations in a highly stratified and proper society is a consistent challenge for her characters, especially in the title story in which a man of principle finds himself misunderstood and forced to potentially compromise his beliefs. Wharton also affords glimpses into the trials of being an author, drawing both drama and humor from the profession. There's a chance to sample the author's ghostly fiction, which has long been appreciated by aficionados of the macabre. This is a showcase for the author's range of interests and for her remarkable ability to tell memorable stories that strike to the heart. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWharton, Edith:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdith Wharton (1862-1937)\u003c\/b\u003e was an author, poet, garden and interior designer. Born into New York's upper class and growing up in the Gilded Age, she was discouraged from writing by her family and began her career as an author by writing in secret. Although she was forbidden to read novels until she was married, Ms. Wharton went on to write several landmarks of American fiction, including \u003ci\u003eThe House of Mirth, The Age of Innocence\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEthan Frome\u003c\/i\u003e. Making her second home in Paris, her humanitarian efforts in France during World War I won her the French Legion of Honor. She was the first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for Literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50378011771154,"sku":"9781513263496","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f0f9dcc5-2467-41d8-8433-c77c4da90d94.jpg?v=1728639346","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-descent-of-man-and-other-stories-9781513263496","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}