Unseen Edith Wharton short story is published more than a century later
Summary
A never-before-published short story by Edith Wharton, written around 1918, was recently found in Yale University’s archives and published in the Strand magazine. The story is set during World War I and explores the contrast between wealthy people trying to return to normal life and the harsh realities of war experienced by a young American nurse.Key Facts
- The story is titled "The Men Who Saved the World."
- It was discovered in the Edith Wharton Collection at Yale’s Beinecke Library.
- The story is set at a French chateau used as a field hospital during World War I.
- The main character, Milly Arden, is a young American nurse who deals with the horrors of war.
- Edith Wharton helped set up medical care during World War I, and the story reflects her experiences.
- The story contrasts the wealthy’s attempt to return to prewar life with the ongoing suffering caused by war.
- The manuscript was unpublished and incomplete before being studied by scholars recently.
- The editor of the Strand noted the story reflects themes still relevant to today’s world conflicts.
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