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The Edith Wharton Library

The Edith Wharton Library

By: Edith Wharton
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Summary

 In The Edith Wharton Library, we open the drawing-room doors of another age and read the novels, tales, and travels in which society’s bright surfaces so often betray a darker design. Here are marriages arranged like treaties, fortunes that tremble at a whisper, and hearts that learn - too late - the cost of propriety.

Each episode offers a full-length chapter reading, patiently and plainly delivered, for listeners who prefer their drama civilized, their comedy edged, and their ghosts the sort that appear most often in daylight.Public domain
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  • The Decoration of Houses Chapter XV - The School-Room and Nurseries

    The Decoration of Houses Chapter XV - The School-Room and Nurseries
    May 14 2026
    In which the thoughtful arrangement and decoration of children’s rooms are presented as a subtle yet powerful influence on the development of their aesthetic sensibility and intellectual growth. The chapter gently advocates for surroundings that harmonise beauty and utility, encouraging careful selection of furnishings, art, and presents to nurture both taste and order in the young mind.
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    27 mins
  • The Decoration of Houses Chapter XIV - Bedrooms

    The Decoration of Houses Chapter XIV - Bedrooms
    May 14 2026
    In which the evolution of the bedroom is explored with a delicate attention to historical detail, tracing its transformation from multifunctional chamber to refined suite, and reflecting the shifting tastes and hygienic sensibilities that have shaped its decor through the centuries. With a keen eye for the interplay of pattern, material, and architectural harmony, the narrative gently unfolds the virtues of simplicity and thoughtful design in the creation of restful and elegant sleeping spaces.
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    20 mins
  • The Decoration of Houses Chapter XIII - The Dining-Room

    The Decoration of Houses Chapter XIII - The Dining-Room
    May 13 2026
    In which the evolution of the dining-room is gently traced from its medieval origins to its eighteenth-century refinement, illuminating the subtle distinctions between family and state dining spaces in both French and English households. The discussion delicately unveils the thoughtful balance of function and decoration, from furniture design to the choice of wall treatments, all aimed at crafting a room suited to the convivial yet dignified act of dining.
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    13 mins
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