Coming Home / 1916

Name: Coming Home / 1916
Author: Edith Wharton

By Edith Wharton

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A narrator in an American relief organization records an observant volunteer’s account of a wounded young officer returned to his family estate, the anxious receptions that follow, and a restrained young woman who urges him to slip away to avoid stifling attention. The tale traces the practical care of the injured, the village’s ritualized gratitude, and the private dilemmas that war amplifies, exploring the tension between public spectacle and intimate feeling, the nervousness and fragility of convalescence, and the quiet negotiations of affection, duty, and escape in the aftermath of violence.

About the Author

Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, known for her keen observations of the American upper class and her exploration of social mores. Her most celebrated work, "The Age of Innocence," won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921 and reflects her critical perspective on the constraints of society. Wharton's literary contributions extend to various genres, including novels, poetry, and travel writing, with notable titles such as "Ethan Frome" and "A Motor-Flight Through France." Throughout her career, she adeptly navigated themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships, establishing her as a significant figure in American literature.