What inspired Edith Wharton to focus on the intricacies of social class in Twilight Sleep?
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What inspired Edith Wharton to focus on the intricacies of social class in Twilight Sleep?
Did anyone else feel the pacing in Twilight Sleep was deliberately slow to build psychological depth?
How do you think Wharton’s own background shaped the portrayal of her characters’ struggles?