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The Descent of Man and Other Stories

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Edith Wharton's novella, The Descent of Man is a symbolically laden literary work exploring the societal ills of capitalist America at the turn of the twentieth century. The work centers around two families who represent respectively, the old aristocratic class in decline, and the new entrepreneurial class in ascendancy.

© 2025 Interactive Media (Audiobook): 9781802567823
© 2022 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781787363588

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Audiobook: 10 August 2025
Ebook: 8 February 2022

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