The Legend by Edith Wharton (1916)

The story revolves around a mysterious and ancient legend that has been passed down through generations in a small village in the Pyrenees. The legend tells of a beautiful and evil spirit who was once imprisoned but managed to escape, bringing destruction and chaos to the village. A young woman named Sylvaine is believed to be the reincarnation of this evil spirit, and the villagers are torn between their fear of her and their fascination with her beauty. As the story unfolds, Sylvaine's true nature is slowly revealed, leading to a tragic confrontation that will determine the fate of the village.

By Edith Wharton · First published 1916 · Genre: Gothic Fiction, Romance, Drama · 6 chapters

Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI

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• A Bottle of Perrier (1924)
• Mr. Jones (1924)
• After Holbein (1924)
• Dieu D'Amour (1924)
• The Refugees (1924)
• The Spark (1924)
• The Old Maid (1924)
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