Edith Wharton and the "authoresses": the critique of local color in Wharton's early fiction. (The Genders of Naturalism) Posted: Apr 01, 2008 03:00:49
... those of the histrionic dressmaker Miss Mellins, who was always having or hearing of amazing adventures (p. 205). Miss Mellins derive[s] her chief mental nourishment ... demonstrably safe surroundings, Miss Mellins' lurid tales appear to have a comfortable ... sister's happiness and embraced the chill ...
