Old New York

In "Old New York," Edith Wharton transports readers to the opulent yet suffocating world of high society in late 19th-century New York. Through a series of interconnected short stories, Wharton masterfully explores themes of social class, decorum, and the constraints of tradition. Her elegant prose captures the nuances of the Gilded Age, employing a keen eye for detail and rich characterization th...