Certain People

Edith Wharton's 'Certain People' offers a compelling exploration of early 20th-century American life, presenting a series of narratives that delve into the intricacies of social stratification and personal aspiration. The literary style is marked by Wharton's characteristic crisp prose and incisive wit, which she adeptly employs to dissect the manners and mores of her contemporaries. Situated with...