Kerfol / 1916

Name: Kerfol / 1916
Author: Edith Wharton

By Edith Wharton

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A narrator, urged by a friend, visits an ancient Breton manor, drawn down a distinctive avenue to a moated house whose chapel contains old tombs. The narrative follows the exploration of the estate, meetings with its caretakers and inhabitants, and the slow uncovering of a decayed family's history through architectural detail, local lore, and domestic tensions. Themes of solitude, memory, and inherited obligation are woven into a quietly gothic atmosphere, and the account balances atmospheric description with psychological observation as the narrator reflects on longing, tradition, and the uneasy persistence of the past within a changing present.

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.