After finishing that Edith Wharton collection, I've finally grown to appreciate the touch of melodrama in her work

Finished reading that Edith Wharton collection, NEW YORK STORIES, last night. Excellent choice. One of the best collections I've ever read. The stories had her typical psychological intuition, but they also stood out for their shocking setpiece. There's a streak of melodrama that runs through Edith Wharton that this collection taught me how to appreciat…