They stood together in the gloom of the spruces, an empty world glimmering about them wide and gray under the stars

They stood together in the gloom of the spruces, an empty world glimmering about them wide and gray under the stars

The quote “They stood together in the gloom of the spruces, an empty world glimmering about them wide and gray under the stars” evokes a sense of isolation and melancholy, which are common themes in the works of Edith Wharton. Wharton was known for her exploration of the constraints of society and the emotional struggles of her characters, often set against the backdrop of the stark and unforgiving landscapes of the Northeastern United States.