The Refugees

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The Refugees is a collection of short stories written by Edith Wharton, an American author known for her novels and short stories that explore the complexities of society and human relationships. The book was originally published in 1915 and contains eight stories that revolve around the theme of displacement and the experiences of people who are forced to leave their homes and seek refuge elsewhere.The stories in The Refugees are set in various locations, including Europe and America, and feature characters who are struggling to adapt to new environments and cope with the challenges of being a refugee. In one story, a young woman from a wealthy family is forced to flee her home in Europe and move to America after her father is accused of embezzlement. In another story, a group of American tourists in Europe are stranded in a small town after their train is delayed, and they must rely on the kindness of strangers to survive.Throughout the book, Wharton explores themes of identity, culture, and belonging, as well as the psychological toll of displacement and the ways in which people cope with trauma and loss. The stories are written in Wharton's signature style, with vivid descriptions, nuanced characters, and a keen eye for social commentary.Overall, The Refugees is a powerful and poignant collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the lives of people who have been uprooted from their homes and forced to start anew. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.He had in truth a dramatic imagination without the power of expression. Instead of writing novels he read them; instead of living adventures he dreamed them. Being naturally modest he had long since discovered his limitations, and decided that all his imagination would ever do for him was to give him a greater freedom of judgment than his neighbors had. Even that was something to be thankful for; but now he began to ask himself if it was enough.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.