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The Art of the Novella: Summer by Edith Wharton

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Fred Bubbers

Edith Wharton is perhaps best known for her piercing portrayals of upper class New York society in her best known novels, House of Mirth and Age of Innocence.  She did, however, on at least two occasions focus her attention and … Continue reading →

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Good News

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Eugene Mirabelli

(I am pleased to publish this post by guest-blogger Eugene Mirabelli.  Gene is the author of six novels, plus short stories, poems, many journalistic pieces and numerous book reviews.  For many years, Gene was the editor and creative force behind … Continue reading →

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The Art of the Novella: First Love by Ivan Turgenev

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Fred Bubbers

In the late 1850’s, three wealthy Russians have supper at the home of one of the men.  After the plates are cleared away and the middle-aged gentlemen are enjoying cigars, they trade stories of their first loves.  Two of them … Continue reading →

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