tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post4189412276357489040..comments2023-10-10T20:43:00.969-04:00Comments on Books and Chocolate: The New York Stories of Edith WhartonKaren K.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-54025495847451791082013-08-29T02:41:10.710-04:002013-08-29T02:41:10.710-04:00This is awesome!This is awesome!Charlottehttp://bestrowingmachinereviews.us/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-4787554177200227792013-08-22T15:20:30.832-04:002013-08-22T15:20:30.832-04:00I'm so glad I have that to look forward to - I...I'm so glad I have that to look forward to - I'm really enjoying Wharton's novels this year and her short stories were on my list but knowing there's humour to be found makes me even more eager to read them. Humour's an underrated talent and I rate it highly in my reading. Ruby Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06357630134919728215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-76901370817326725622013-08-16T16:29:38.931-04:002013-08-16T16:29:38.931-04:00I've been wanting to read Roman Fever for year...I've been wanting to read Roman Fever for years now. I like the idea of her NY stories. Will have to get a copy.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-31138188914278754952013-08-10T04:08:42.466-04:002013-08-10T04:08:42.466-04:00I love Roman Fever too, but I think it is the only...I love Roman Fever too, but I think it is the only short story of hers that I have read; this obviously needs correction!skiourophilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08200877834536477400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-64180250380155854002013-08-06T22:23:54.976-04:002013-08-06T22:23:54.976-04:00I really enjoy short stories--I like the tight, cr...I really enjoy short stories--I like the tight, crispness that the genre demands--that said, I understand why people get frustrated with them. For me, it's not that they end too soon, but that I struggle with the beginnings of books in general--it requires meeting new people, learning where they live and why--it's a lot of work, and so short stories require that work repeatedly. My theory anyway.<br /><br />I have this collection and hope to get to it this year--Roman Fever sounds marvelous, actually.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-23783722517171928832013-08-04T23:26:34.093-04:002013-08-04T23:26:34.093-04:00If you don't mind reading on a computer, there...If you don't mind reading on a computer, there's a link in the post to an online version. It's also included in the Scribner paperback version, and in her Collected Stories from the Library of America edition. I know a lot of libraries have that one.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-89170523384358193162013-08-04T23:18:59.035-04:002013-08-04T23:18:59.035-04:00Isn't it great? Another Wharton convert!!! N...Isn't it great? Another Wharton convert!!! Now if I could only win over all those people that hated Ethan Frome back in high school. . . . Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-7235202205932341412013-08-04T20:38:17.379-04:002013-08-04T20:38:17.379-04:00I haven't read any of Edith Wharton's shor...I haven't read any of Edith Wharton's short stories, but I just read "Roman Fever" thanks to your link. Wonderful! I have to go find all of her other stories now.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17825540813779206354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-12175482916697269872013-08-04T20:24:25.187-04:002013-08-04T20:24:25.187-04:00Which short story collection was it? I just finis...Which short story collection was it? I just finished A Game of Hide and Seek, but I was sadly underwhelmed. I'm trying to make some progress on my pile of NYRB Classics. There's also a copy of Angel at my library and I know some people love it. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-16841251458597490162013-08-04T20:23:27.241-04:002013-08-04T20:23:27.241-04:00There's a link in the posting. Not all of her...There's a link in the posting. Not all of her short stories are online but quite a few are. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-16829626960759419142013-08-04T20:23:04.431-04:002013-08-04T20:23:04.431-04:00I should really try and read more short stories at...I should really try and read more short stories at work -- I get an hour lunch and two 15-minute breaks, and I usually read. I should have a book of stories and just read one or two every day, I'd make so much progress!Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-51585211859890456152013-08-04T20:22:19.394-04:002013-08-04T20:22:19.394-04:00It's just great, isn't it? But try Xingu ...It's just great, isn't it? But try Xingu if you haven't read it. Her ghost stories are good too. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-15659966867614142102013-08-04T20:21:38.002-04:002013-08-04T20:21:38.002-04:00Roman Fever is just wonderful. Best twist ending ...Roman Fever is just wonderful. Best twist ending EVER. Xingu is a hoot. I'm definitely going to put another short story collection on my TBR Pile Challenge next year. I'm thinking Dorothy Parker or maybe Evelyn Waugh. I also have the collected Saki. Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-42168874082995719472013-08-04T19:04:54.711-04:002013-08-04T19:04:54.711-04:00I am a fan of short stories - I need to make time ...I am a fan of short stories - I need to make time to read more this year. I read a collection of Elizabeth Taylor's short stories earlier in the year and they were excellent - I highly recommend them.<br />I am intrigued by Roman Fever - will go and have a look at it!Anbolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080054175904900094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-58923652844509275332013-08-04T13:04:25.176-04:002013-08-04T13:04:25.176-04:00Oh, I haven't read Xingu, but it sounds excell...Oh, I haven't read Xingu, but it sounds excellent! I'll look it up online. Thanks.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-37065208481037228602013-08-04T12:48:18.820-04:002013-08-04T12:48:18.820-04:00I haven't read Wharton's short stories, bu...I haven't read Wharton's short stories, but in general I love them. Maybe it's because I'm always pressed for time, and a short story gives me a sense of accomplishment so quickly! I am going to look for these.Col (Col Reads)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03136923310179832040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-70235282293851200612013-08-04T08:00:48.167-04:002013-08-04T08:00:48.167-04:00I love Roman Fever!I love Roman Fever!Rebecca Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06062252252301802298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-85601648915741209412013-08-04T04:59:13.296-04:002013-08-04T04:59:13.296-04:00I definitely prefer full length novels over short ...I definitely prefer full length novels over short stories. But this collection does sound enticing and now I really want to read Roman Fever! I will have to see if I can get my hands on it.Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8027299943447728658.post-90197300524991264482013-08-04T00:48:49.297-04:002013-08-04T00:48:49.297-04:00I love Edith, especially the ghost stories. Roman ...I love Edith, especially the ghost stories. Roman Fever has the most wonderful kick in the end, doesn't it? I haven't read Xingu for ages so must dig it out again soon. I had great plans to get on with some of my short story collections this year & I made a good start but it's faded away recently. Must get back into it, thanks for the reminder about how good short stories can be.lynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04509400868331534237noreply@blogger.com