Author: Wharton, Edith
Synopsis:
In the novella "Xingu" by Edith Wharton, a group of intellectual women form a literary club in a small New England town. As they gather to discuss literature, their conversations often veer off into amusing tangents and reveal their own personal quirks and insecurities. When a renowned author is invited to speak at one of their meetings, the women are both excited and anxious about the encounter. However, the author's visit turns out to be a catalyst for unexpected revelations and a humorous exploration of the clash between intellectual pretensions and the realities of everyday life.
Genres: Satire, Comedy, Fiction
Themes: Intellectualism, Social pretensions, Gender roles, Identity
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