The Triumph of Night: 1916
The Triumph of Night, written by Edith Wharton in 1916, is a psychological novella that examines themes of isolation, fate, and moral complexity. Set during a winter night in a remote New Hampshire village, the story follows George Faxon as he becomes entangled with the affluent John Lavington and his ailing nephew, Frank Rainer. As Faxon navigates the tense atmosphere of Rainer's uncle's extravagant home, he confronts unsettling revelations about guilt and responsibility, ultimately reflecting on the tragic consequences of his choices.
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