{"product_id":"tales-of-men-and-ghosts-hardcover","title":"Tales of Men and Ghosts - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEdith Wharton\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing life-like and compelling characters, Edith Wharton's \u003ci\u003eTales of Men and Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection comprised of ten eerie and heart-wrenching narratives. The first story, \u003ci\u003eThe Bolted Door, \u003c\/i\u003e follows Hubert Granice, a failed playwright. Distraught and disappointed in himself, he considers suicide, but is unable to go through with it. Instead, Granice finds another way to punish himself; after calling over a lawyer friend, Granice confesses the dirty details of a murder he claims to have committed years before. \u003ci\u003eFull Circle\u003c\/i\u003e also depicts a writer, but in an opposite position of success. After recently rising to fame, a new author reflects on how his life has changed since earning acclaim and wealth, surprised when he realizes that he is unsatisfied. Examining class struggles and a difficult relationship between a father and son, \u003ci\u003eHis Father's Son\u003c\/i\u003e follows a widowed, working-class father who tries to live vicariously through his son's love life, though his son does not seem to appreciate it. While most of the narratives in this collection follow the everyday lives of their characters, \u003ci\u003eThe Eyes\u003c\/i\u003e adopts a more supernatural approach, depicting a spooky tale that explores sexuality in a haunting way. \u003ci\u003eAfterward\u003c\/i\u003e continues the supernatural theme, featuring a ghost who comes back to haunt a man that betrayed him for the promise of more wealth. While depicting vivid and fascinating characters, \u003ci\u003eTales of Men and Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e by Edith Wharton also studies social norms of the 20th century society, including repressed sexuality, strained relationships, and class distinctions. By highlighting the common flaws of humankind, such as vanity, ignorance, and greed, without damning the characters who possess such faults, Wharton's \u003ci\u003e Tales of Men and Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a beautiful and captivating collection of character sketches. With this character-driven prose, \u003ci\u003eTales of Men and Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e remains to be as relatable and alluring as it was when it was first published. Now presented in an easy-to-read font and featuring a striking new cover design, this edition of \u003ci\u003eTales of Men and Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e by Edith Wharton is restored to its original genius while being updated to meet modern standards. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWith stories of a decade-kept murder confession, a tense relationship between a father and his son, spooky ghost stories, and unfulfilled authors, \u003ci\u003eTales of Men and Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e features character-driven narratives that ponder social issues. \u003c\/b\u003e Featuring ten works of short fiction, \u003ci\u003eTales of Men and Ghosts\u003c\/i\u003e by Edith Wharton is a gothic collection of stories set in the early 20th century. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 234\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.56 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45610582114348,"sku":"9781513205151","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/smartsupplydeals.com\/products\/tales-of-men-and-ghosts-hardcover","provider":"Smart supply deals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}