The Eyes

The Eyes is a novel written by Edith Wharton, an American author known for her works that explore the societal norms and expectations of upper-class Americans. The novel follows the story of New York socialite, Kate Orme, who is engaged to marry the wealthy and respectable businessman, Denis Peyton. However, Kate's past comes back to haunt her when she discovers that her former lover, the artist, Nick Lansing, has returned to New York. Kate is torn between her love for Nick and her duty to marry Denis, and she must navigate the complexities of societal expectations and her own desires. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the constraints of societal norms, and is a compelling read for anyone interested in the intricacies of upper-class life in early 20th century America.Phil, my dear boy, really -- what's the matter? Why don't you answer? Have you seen the eyes?' Frenham's face was still hidden, and from where I stood behind Culwin I saw the latter, as if under the rebuff of this unaccountable attitude, draw back slowly from his friend. As he did so, the light of the lamp on the table fell full on his congested face, and I caught its reflection in the mirror behind Frenham's head.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.