Tales of Men and Ghosts" is a collection of short stories written by Edith Wharton and originally published in 1910. These uncanny little stories explore the darker parts of the human mind, and are sure to appeal to lovers of strange fiction and collectors of Wharton"s prolific work. Some tales have the reader guessing at whether the protagonist is a murderer, or simply mad; others present men – or ghosts, or what men believe to be ghosts – in different lights, from misunderstood monsters to insecure artists. If you are unfamiliar with Edith Wharton"s work, then you are sure to be delighted with this piece, which is undoubtedly a landmark book and not one to be missed by the discerning reader. The stories contained herein include: "The Bolted Door", "His Father"s Son", "The Daunt Diana", "The Debt", "Full Circle", "The Legend", "The Eyes", "The Blonde Beast", "Afterward", and "The Letters". Edith Wharton (1862 - 1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist, short story writer, and designer. We are proud to republish this antique book, complete with a new prefatory biography of the author.