THE ANGEL AT THE GRAVE, a Short Story by Edith Wharton

In The Angel at the Grave by Edith Wharton, Paulina Anson dedicates her life to preserving her grandfather’s legacy, trapped in a house that symbolizes both intellectual greatness and personal sacrifice. As the world moves on, Paulina remains steadfast in her solitary devotion, facing the painful realization that fame and ideas fade with time. When a young man unexpectedly reignites the significance of her grandfather's forgotten work, Paulina is torn between hope and the burden of her lifelong sacrifice. This haunting tale beautifully explores the tension between duty and self-fulfillment, making it a poignant reflection on loyalty, loss, and the fleeting nature of recognition.

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When it first started, I didn’t think I was going to enjoy it, but I did very much and the narrator is that you like to listen to. Thank you.👏🥂

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The ending got me. ❤

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Thank you for your efforts ❤

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Edith Wharton entertains with metaphors.

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it's a compelling story.