The Triumph Of Night
The Triumph of Night is a novel by Edith Wharton, first published in 1916. It tells the story of a young woman, Charlotte Stant, who is forced to choose between two men: the wealthy and powerful Lord Warburton, and the passionate and idealistic artist, Paul Fiske. Charlotte is torn between the two men, and her decision will have far-reaching consequences for her and those around her. As she struggles to make her choice, she must confront her own desires and fears, as well as the expectations of society. The novel is set in the late 19th century, and explores themes of love, power, and class. It is a classic of American literature, and is considered one of Wharton's best works.
By Edith Wharton · First published 1916 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction · 5 chapters · 11,419 words
First lines
It was clear that the sleigh from Weymore had not come; and the shivering young traveller from Boston, who had counted on jumping into it when he left the train at Northridge Junction, found himself standing alone on the open platform, exposed to the full assault of night-fall and winter.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edith Wharton
- Date: 1916 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction, Drama
- Length: 11,419 words
- Structure: 5 chapters, 208 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The Triumph of Night is a novel by Edith Wharton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her literary fiction works.
- Romance — The novel follows the story of two lovers, and their struggles to be together despite the obstacles in their way.
- Historical Fiction — The novel is set in the late 19th century, and features characters and events from that time period.
- Drama — The novel is full of dramatic moments and conflicts, as the characters struggle to overcome their obstacles and find happiness.
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