# Edith Wharton

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Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories-Edith Wharton

"Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories" by Edith Wharton presents a collection of narratives that delve into the complexities of human relationships and the often stark contrasts between isolation and companionship. Wharton's keen observations and rich characterizations bring to life the str…

Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence, Book 1, chs. 1-3

In episode 48, The Reading Hour begins its fourth season with the opening three chapters of The Age of Innocence (1920), in which Edith Wharton introduces us to the milieu of New York City's Gilded-Age elite including the Pulitzer-winning novel's three main characters: Newland Archer, May Welland, …

Afterward-Edith Wharton

Another camper tale, this time set in the Canadian wilderness. A hunting party separates to track moose, and one member is abducted by the Wendigo of legend. Robert Aickman regarded this as "one of the (possibly) six great masterpieces in the field". (Introduction by Wikipedia)This episode includes…

The Headless Skeleton of Swamptown by Charles M. Skinner

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Chapter Author Description The Wood of the Dead Algernon Blackwood A traveler encounters a mysterious old man who invites him into a lonely wood said to receive those who are about to die. A quiet, dreamlike ghost story about death,…

All Souls by Edith Wharton

We call it Halloween. Its older name is All Souls' Eve — a night in the old calendar when the membrane between the living and the dead grows thin. Edith Wharton knew this night well. Every All Souls' Eve she sat alone by the fire and named her dead, one by one, until the room felt less empty. In h…

Story of Writing October 9, 2026

Roger Williams is banished from Massachusetts Bay Colony, France abolishes the death penalty, "The Phantom of the Opera" opens in London, the Taliban tries to assassinate Malala Yousafzai, and John Lennon was born on this day - with a reading from Edith Wharton's "The Age of Innocence."

Were-Wolves of DetroitCharles M. Skinner

Check out this link to buy DB's Books[link] Chapter Author Description The Wood of the Dead Algernon Blackwood A traveler encounters a mysterious old man who invites him into a lonely wood said to receive those who are about to die. A quiet, dreamlike ghost story about death,…

Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories-Edith Wharton

"Hermit and the Wild Woman, and other Stories" by Edith Wharton presents a collection of tales that delve into the complexities of human nature and societal expectations. Wharton's keen observations on isolation, identity, and the struggle for authenticity resonate deeply in today's world, where th…

Tales of Men and Ghosts-Edith Wharton

Tales of Men and Ghosts by Edith Wharton is a compelling collection that delves into the complexities of human relationships and the spectral presence of the past. Wharton's keen observations on society, love, and the haunting echoes of choices made resonate deeply, offering timeless reflections on…

Early Short Fiction of Edith Wharton, Volume One-Edith Wharton

Explore the early short fiction of Edith Wharton in this captivating volume, which showcases her masterful storytelling and keen insights into human nature. Wharton's work delves into themes of societal expectations, personal desires, and the complexities of relationships, making her stories timele…