Xingu

"Xingu" is a witty and satirical short story written by Edith Wharton, a prominent American novelist and Pulitzer Prize winner. The story revolves around a group of sophisticated women belonging to the Ladies' Literary Society of a fictional town called "Xingu." As the ladies gather to discuss literature, they strive to impress the distinguished guest, Osric Dane, a well-known author. However, the...