In "The Marne: A Tale of the War," Edith Wharton delves into the socio-political intricacies and personal tragedies wrought by World War I, infusing her narrative with her characteristic acute social observations and psychological depth. Written in 1918, the novella weaves a rich tapestry of characters striving to navigate the chaos of war. Wharton's prose is marked by its elegance, deftly capturi...