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Dive into the world of fiction writing with Edith Wharton, a masterful author who shares her insights on crafting short stories and novels. In this engaging exploration, Wharton offers practical tips for aspiring writers, drawing on the wisdom of Arthur Quiller-Couch. She emphasizes the value of creating a list of scenes over traditional outlines, presenting a novel’s structure in broad, creative strokes—almost like a fill-in-the-blank recipe for storytelling. While the final chapter discussing Proust may seem a bit out of place, it adds an intriguing layer to her overall narrative. Join ...

In the gripping tale of Touchstone, Stephen Glennard finds himself at a crossroads as his career crumbles, leaving him desperate for money to marry his beautiful fiancée. When he stumbles upon a tantalizing advertisement in a London magazine offering a chance at financial gain, he sees a glimmer of hope. Once the object of affection for the renowned but recently deceased author Margaret Aubyn, Glennard holds onto her passionate love letters. In a moment of moral weakness, he decides to erase his name from the letters and sell them, striking it rich while betraying the memory of a woman who ...

Delve into the intriguing interplay between humanity and the ethereal in "Tales of Men and Ghosts." This podcast invites listeners to explore a captivating collection of stories where the complexities of human nature are examined alongside fleeting glimpses of the supernatural. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that showcases a variety of narratives, primarily set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, where moral dilemmas and societal norms are put to the test. With a focus on the lives of American gentlemen and gentlewomen, these tales reveal the nuances of ...

Dive into the haunting and evocative world crafted by Edith Wharton in this collection of her early short fiction. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that invites listeners to explore the intricate interplay of desire, guilt, and the specters of the past that linger in the shadows of human experience. Wharton's narratives often delve into the darker aspects of life, where the ghosts—both canine and human—serve as reminders of unresolved conflicts and unfulfilled longings. With a keen focus on the complexities of relationships and the relentless pursuit of passion, this series ...

The New England Masterworks Collection gathers ten works connected with New England life, literature, history, reform, and imagination.

The Novella Masterworks Collection gathers seventeen classic short novels and novellas from world literature.

Explore the intricate dynamics of motherhood, sacrifice, and societal expectations in "Mother's Recompense," a podcast that delves into the emotional complexities of family relationships and personal choices. Each episode presents a new complete audiobook that weaves together narratives of women facing pivotal moments of reconciliation, redemption, and the struggle to forge their identities against the backdrop of societal norms. As listeners journey through these diverse stories, they will encounter the themes of love, regret, and the relentless pursuit of connection, prompting reflections on...

Experience the poignant and tragic tale of "Ethan Frome." This podcast brings Edith Wharton’s novel to life, exploring the themes of love, duty, and despair in a small New England town. Perfect for fans of classic literature and emotionally charged stories.

Although well-known for her novels of manners and social critique, such as The House of Mirth and the Pulitzer Prize–winning The Age of Innocence, Edith Wharton was also a master of the ghost story. Her ghostly characters appear in many different forms, haunting such places as a splendid...

Being an English author in a new and different culture seems to work its magic when these two are placed together in the same spot with a rich vocabulary; ideas seem more fully formed and characters have another edge to their existence. For the outsider looking in, more can be revealed and shared with ourselves.

La historia se centra en Mary y Ned Boyne, un matrimonio estadounidense que se muda a una antigua casa en Inglaterra. Fascinados por lo paranormal, bromean sobre la posibilidad de encontrar un fantasma. La peculiaridad de su nuevo hogar es que, según la leyenda local, si alguien ve un fantasma en la casa, no lo reconocerá hasta "después". La trama se desarrolla cuando un misterioso visitante llega buscando a Ned sobre un asunto de negocios. Ned atiende al visitante, pero después desaparece sin dejar rastro.

Plongez-vous dans l'élégance étouffante de la haute société new-yorkaise du XIXe siècle, où les règles sociales sont aussi immuables que les murailles des manoirs en pierre. "L'Âge de l'Innocence", l'oeuvre enchanteresse d'Edith Wharton, dépeint un monde de convenances raffinées et de passions étouffées, où les apparences gouvernent les cœurs et les esprits.

Winter in a Massachusetts village serves as a backdrop to Edith Wharton's masterpiece about a man with little hope of escaping his bleak future. Married to an older woman named Zeena, Ethan Frome finds himself drawn to his wife's cousin, Mattie.

A respected lawyer and scion of one of Manhattan’s most important families, Newland Archer knows what people expect of him and is eager to comply. The first step on the path to happiness is to wed May Welland, a beautiful young woman of fine social standing. But the arrival of the worldly and exotic Countess Olenska, May’s cousin, changes everything. Ellen Olenska’s scandalous intention to divorce her husband, a Polish nobleman, is so far outside the realm of Newland’s experience that he cannot help but be fascinated by her, and by the independence she represents.

The novel is about New York City society in its best years through the life of a beautiful girl who is an outside insider with a foot in and several feet outside the inner circle.

Un empleado de una compañía eléctrica ha sido enviado a estudiar la zona de un pequeño pueblo de Massachussets. Allí será cobijado, en una noche de tormenta, por Ethan Frome, quien debe soportar diariamente la compañía de su esposa Zeena, enfermiza y aprensiva, pendiente nada más que de los más ligeros síntomas que puedan estropear su quebradiza salud. A su lado, Mattie, muchacha joven, trabajadora y delicada, quien irá despertando poco a poco en Ethan un amor adormecido por tanto desdén y enfermedad.

Un empleado de una compañía eléctrica ha sido enviado a estudiar la zona de un pequeño pueblo de Massachussets. Allí será cobijado, en una noche de tormenta, por Ethan Frome, quien debe soportar diariamente la compañía de su esposa Zeena, enfermiza y aprensiva, pendiente nada más que de los más ligeros síntomas que puedan estropear su quebradiza salud. A su lado, Mattie, muchacha joven, trabajadora y delicada, quien irá despertando poco a poco en Ethan un amor adormecido por tanto desdén y enfermedad.

La trama se centra en Jane, una mujer que se encuentra en una situación socialmente desafiante. En la historia, Jane es encargada con una misión que no solo pone a prueba su ingenio e inteligencia, sino que también la enfrenta a las normas y expectativas sociales de su tiempo. A través de su viaje, Jane se encuentra navegando entre las complicadas estructuras de la clase y el género, desafiando de manera sutil las convenciones de su entorno.

Este relato explora las complejidades del mundo del arte y la autopercepción del talento. La historia sigue a Jack Gisburn, un pintor reconocido, cuya carrera toma un giro inesperado cuando decide abandonar la pintura en la cima de su éxito y casarse con una viuda rica. La narrativa se desarrolla a través de los ojos del narrador, un conocido de Gisburn, quien reflexiona sobre la decisión de Jack de abandonar su arte. El narrador visita a Gisburn y su esposa en la Riviera, buscando entender la razón detrás de esta elección.

El relato se centra en un triángulo amoroso situado en el contexto de la alta sociedad. La trama gira en torno a dos hombres, amigos cercanos, que se encuentran enamorados de la misma mujer. Esta situación pone a prueba no solo sus sentimientos románticos sino también su amistad y lealtad. La mujer en cuestión es retratada como una figura encantadora y codiciada, cuya elección entre estos dos hombres es un punto central de la historia.