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Lost Souls

Presentation
This book includes seven of the best short stories by the talented American author. These are stories of cultivated and restless souls, each struggling to carve their own personal path amidst the crushing weight of urban social conventions.
The sensitive presentation by Edith Wharton and the demanding and insightful exploration of their inner world offer the reader convincing and well-rounded human characters, who are involved in unbearable relationships and unexpected situations. Thus, Wharton's heroes strive to find the thread of Ariadne within the labyrinth of social obligations and their personal concerns, often leading them to difficult decisions, painful reversals, and even comical adventures.
"Lost Souls," a tragedy of morals, focuses on characters overwhelmed by the demands of conventions, while "The Pelican" and "The Tragedy of the Muse" present women whose true nature differs from their public persona. "The Redeemer" is a satirical, revealing story about the world of publishing, which speaks of a writer determined to boost the sales of her first novel. In "The Amateur," a young man proud of his ability to handle women must face the devastating consequences that arise when he introduces his fiancée to his supposed mistress. "Singou" is a witty satire on the spiritual claims of a group of wealthy women, while "The Other Two" offers a darkly humorous look at the consequences of divorce. (From the presentation of the edition)