The significance of the title "Roman fever" by Edith Wharton

Student: Nguyễn Thị Thanh Hằng Class: 02G Student code: 0271119 ROMAN FEVER Edith Wharton Analyze the significance of the title 'Roman fever' An interesting story about two genteel ladies and their triangle love began at Rome, which is famous for its extremely romantic beauty. And twenty five years later, also by these two ladies, also at this beautiful city, all the secrets in the past are revealed. The true face of …

…fever" in particular; hence, is more profound. It's no exaggeration to say that Wharton's ironic and metaphoric use of illness in this story contributes to her work the immortal validity. Roman fever is an excellent story in which Edith Wharton expresses her ability in skillfully exposing the nature of the upper society. Especially, the title "Roman fever" conveys thoughtfully the significance of that theme. "Roman fever" will doubtless continue to be enjoyed by future generations.