The Fulness of Life by Edith Wharton
The story revolves around a young woman named Lilith Alexandre who becomes disillusioned with her mundane life and marriage to a wealthy businessman, Bart Fry. She begins an affair with a charming and artistic friend, Kate's fiancé, which leads to a tragic confrontation that changes the course of their lives forever.
By Edith Wharton · First published 1893 · Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, Romance · 4,893 words
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Edith Wharton
- Date: 1893 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Philosophical, Psychological
- Length: 4,893 words
- Structure: 1 section, 119 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fiction — The narrative is a constructed story with characters and events that are not real.
- Fantasy — The story involves supernatural elements, such as the Spirit of Life and the afterlife.
- Romance — The narrative explores themes of love and relationships, particularly the protagonist's relationship with her husband and her 'kindred soul'.
- Philosophical — The story delves into existential and philosophical questions about life, death, and the nature of the soul.
Tags
Philosophical Fiction · Psychological Insight · Social Commentary · Marriage and Relationships · Upper Class Life · American Literature · Early 20th Century · Novella · Character Study · Introspection · Self-Discovery · Morality