Crucial Instances' was the second collection of Wharton's short stories to be published. Of the seven, 'Copy: A Dialogue' is presented as a short play. This collection shows the breadth of Wharton's abilities, with stories ranging from the 'feelgood' to a Gothic, supernatural outing. Shorter stories seemed to serve as a focus for Wharton and her writing is exceptionally precise and memorable when faced with these parameters. A great read for Wharton fans and those new to her work.
