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Name: The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories
Author: Edith Wharton

📘 The Hermit and the Wild Woman and Other Stories by Edith Wharton

This anthology gathers several of Edith Wharton's American short stories, offering readers a concise view of her narrative style and themes.

First publish date: 1908

Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories

Authors: Edith Wharton

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