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• Characters Are Not What They Seem

  In the following essay, the author discusses how the characters in ''Roman Fever'' reveal themselves to be not what they seem.

• Roman Fever: A Mortal Malady

  In the following essay, the author asserts that ''Roman Fever'' is much more than a ''satire on the manners of the American upper class,'' claiming that the various ''violations’’ of decency and social custom are far more important.

• A Twist of Crimson Silk: Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever"

  In the following essay, the author explores the significance of knitting in ‘‘Roman Fever."

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1. Roman Fever: Introduction
2. Roman Fever: Summary
3. Roman Fever: Edith Wharton Biography
4. Roman Fever: Characters
5. Roman Fever: Themes
6. Roman Fever: Style
7. Roman Fever: Historical Context
8. Roman Fever: Critical Overview
9. Roman Fever: Essays and Criticism
   1. Characters Are Not What They Seem
   2. Roman Fever: A Mortal Malady
   3. A Twist of Crimson Silk: Edith Wharton's "Roman Fever"
10. Roman Fever: Compare and Contrast
11. Roman Fever: Topics for Further Study
12. Roman Fever: Media Adaptations
13. Roman Fever: What Do I Read Next?
14. Roman Fever: Bibliography and Further Reading
15. Roman Fever: Pictures
16. Copyright

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