How does Edith Wharton’s depiction of 19th-century New York society feel both timeless and specific?
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How does Edith Wharton’s depiction of 19th-century New York society feel both timeless and specific?
Did anyone else feel conflicted about Lily's choices—sympathizing but also questioning her decisions?
What do you think led Wharton to focus so much on the emptiness of the social elite?