<p>In this compelling anthology featuring four of Edith Wharton's poignant stories?"New Year's Day," "False Dawn," "The Old Maid," and "The Spark"?the reader is invited into Wharton's intricate exploration of societal mores and the complexities of human relationships. Wharton's literary style is marked by her keen psychological insight and elegant prose, skillfully weaving themes of deception, longing, and the often harsh realities of life in ear...