The Choice

 

Title The Choice
Author Edith Wharton
Genre Fiction, Literary Fiction, Short Stories
Format Digital

 

29 Total Pages

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Book Description

The Choice by Edith Wharton is a compelling short story that explores themes of morality, fate, and personal responsibility. The story follows a man who is faced with a life-altering decision, one that tests his integrity and forces him to confront the consequences of his past actions. With Wharton’s signature keen insight into human nature and societal expectations, The Choice is a thought-provoking tale of love, honor, and the complexities of human relationships.

 

About Author

Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, best known for her keen observations of high society and her exploration of themes like class, morality, and the constraints of social conventions. Born into a wealthy New York family, she was well-acquainted with the upper-class society she often depicted in her works.

Wharton published over 40 books in her lifetime, including The House of Mirth (1905), Ethan Frome (1911), and The Age of Innocence (1920), the latter of which won her the Pulitzer Prize, making her the first woman to receive the award. Her writing often critiqued the rigid structures of the elite and the limitations placed on women in society.

Beyond literature, Wharton was also a skilled interior designer and travel writer. During World War I, she lived in France and was deeply involved in humanitarian efforts. She remained in France until her death in 1937. Her legacy endures as one of the most important voices in American literature.