The Greater Inclination

Name: The Greater Inclination
Author: Edith Wharton

By Edith Wharton

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A collection of short stories that probe creative temperament and social conventions, depicting individuals whose artistic impulses, personal yearnings, and practical necessities collide. Scenes range from intimate domestic moments to public performances, and characters confront ambition, disillusionment, constrained choices, and quiet sacrifices. The prose emphasizes fine observation, ironic distance, and psychological nuance, bringing moral ambiguities and private regrets into relief while varying tone between humor, pathos, and crisp social commentary.

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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.