The Greater Inclination; The Touchstone

The Greater Inclination and The Touchstone are two novellas written by Edith Wharton. The Greater Inclination consists of eight short stories that explore the complexities of human relationships, particularly those between men and women. The stories are set in various locations, from a New York City boarding house to a French chateau, and feature characters from different social classes. Themes of love, marriage, and societal expectations are explored in these stories.The Touchstone is a longer novella that tells the story of Stephen Glennard, a struggling writer who discovers a collection of love letters written by a famous woman he once knew. He decides to publish them under his own name, hoping to gain fame and fortune. However, his actions have unforeseen consequences, and he must confront the moral implications of his decision. The Touchstone explores themes of ambition, morality, and the power of secrets.Overall, The Greater Inclination and The Touchstone showcase Wharton's mastery of character development and her ability to depict the complexities of human relationships. Both novellas offer insightful commentary on the societal norms and expectations of the time period in which they were written.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.