"The Reckoning" by Edith Wharton

It’s about marriage and divorce, women and men, and the complexity or simplicity of relationships. I love Wharton’s adept turn of phrase. She can say so much in one little sentence. For example, “It was so delicious to cry over imaginary troubles!” or “Womanlike, she wanted to turn her disobedience into a law.” While Wharton was not considered a feminist, her sympathy with her female characters and their situations in society reveals so much insight and understanding of feminist issues. Did you know that 1/3 of her 86 short stories center on The Marriage Question? And in her stories, she exposes the consequences of abortion, illegitimacy, economic dependency, and the double standard of sexual morality. Not bad for a woman who doesn’t consider herself a feminist.

[@ropeburnsrussell]

Well, I get read to during dinner.
Always happy when you post.

[@BlackSeranna]

I’m here and listening! Thank you for posting!

[@notyourmothersstorytime]

I'm so glad you're enjoying the stories! Aren't they just the best. I love classic short stories. ❤️

[@ropeburnsrussell]

The recording is pretty rough, but you picked a good story by a swell author.
And only a little grim😊.

[@notyourmothersstorytime]

Rough? That's strange. I just did my usual thing. I wonder why it sounds different this time. Sorry about that! ☹️

[@ropeburnsrussell]

@@notyourmothersstorytime it cut out a lot.
For you, of course, I'll put up with a great deal.

[@BlackSeranna]

@@ropeburnsrussellwhat did it cut out?

[@nadiaminerva]

I didn't notice it cut out.
New subscriber here and I must say that I love your story choices. Thank you for all your hard work.❤