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"Coming Home: 1916" was written by Edith Wharton. Pioneering American novelist who depicted the complexities of Gilded Age society and won the first Pulitzer Prize for a woman.

Coming Home: 1916

Name: Coming Home: 1916
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Author: Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton

Coming Home, written by Edith Wharton in 1916, is a short novel set during World War I that examines the profound effects of war on personal lives. The story follows Jean de Réchamp, a French cavalry lieutenant who, after being seriously injured, faces the uncertainty of his family's fate back home. As he journeys to reconnect with his loved ones, the narrative highlights themes of love, resilience, and the emotional turmoil experienced by soldiers and their families amid the chaos of war. Wharton's exploration of these themes offers a poignant reflection on the meaning of home during times of conflict.