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In "The Custom of the Country," Edith Wharton explores the intricacies of American social stratification and the often-destructive pursuit of wealth and status. Set in the early 20th century, the novel follows the ambitious Undine Spragg, a young woman whose relentless quest for upward mobility leads her through a series of turbulent relationships and societal encounters. Wharton''s incisive prose and keen observations are hallmarks of her literary style, blending realism with a satirical tone that critiques the materialism and moral vacuity of New York''s elite. The narrative is deeply embedded in the historical context of the Gilded Age and the subsequent societal shifts, illuminating the tension between personal desires and social conventions. Edith Wharton, a pioneer among female authors in her time, drew upon her own experiences within upper-class society to craft this compelling narrative. Born into a wealthy New York family, Wharton was well-acquainted with the codes of propriety and the personal ambitions that fueled her characters. Her firsthand observations of both privilege and its discontents provide a rich backdrop for the novel, culminating in a profound examination of identity and aspiration. Readers seeking a critical yet engaging portrayal of societal norms will find "The Custom of the Country" an essential addition to their literary repertoire. Wharton''s deft exploration of ambition, class, and gender resonates with contemporary themes, making this novel not only a compelling read but also a timeless reflection on the human condition.

In her novel "Summer," Edith Wharton explores the complexities of desire, social convention, and individual freedom against the backdrop of New England''s natural beauty. The narrative follows the introspective protagonist, Charity Royall, as she grapples with her passion and ambition, caught between her innate desires and the constraints of her small-town upbringing. Wharton employs a lyrical yet incisive style, imbued with rich descriptions and psychological depth, which deftly illuminates the struggle of a young woman seeking autonomy in a patriarchal society. The work resonates with themes of social class and moral ambiguity, reflective of Wharton''s own critiques of the American elite during the early 20th century. Edith Wharton, a trailblazer in American literature and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, also drew from her privileged social background, allowing her insights into the constraints of societal expectations. Having navigated both high society and the burgeoning modern world, Wharton''s lived experiences informed her writings, imbuing her characters with a sense of realism and emotional depth that continues to resonate with readers today. "Summer" is highly recommended for those seeking to understand the nuanced interplay of personal aspiration and societal limitation. Wharton''s exploration of a woman''s quest for self-identity is not only compelling but also remains strikingly relevant, inviting readers to reflect on the eternal conflicts between desire and duty in their own lives.

The Age of Innocence is a 1920 novel by American author Edith Wharton. It was her twelfth novel, and was initially serialized in 1920 in four parts, in the magazine Pictorial Review. Later that year, it was released as a book by D. Appleton & Company. It won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making Wharton the first woman to win the prize. Though the committee had initially agreed to give the award to Sinclair Lewis for Main Street, the judges, in rejecting his book on political grounds, "established Wharton as the American ''First Lady of Letters''". The story is set in the 1870s, in upper-class, "Gilded-Age" New York City. Wharton wrote the book in her 50s, after she had established herself as a strong author, with publishers clamoring for her work

The Age of Innocence was originally published in 1920 as a four-part series in Pictoral Review, then later that same year as Wharton''s twelfth novel. It went on to win the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making Wharton the first woman to win the award. Upper-class New York gentleman Newland Archer is set to wed May Welland in a picture-perfect union when the bride''s cousin, Ellen Olenska, returns from a failed marriage overseas. As Newland endeavors to help Countess Olenska be reinstated into the family''s good graces, his affections for her grow. Newland soon finds himself torn between his desire to conform to the society he knows and his newfound passion for the forbidden Countess.

The Age of Innocence centers on one society couple''s impending marriage and the introduction of a scandalous woman whose presence threatens their happiness. Though the novel questions the assumptions and mores of turn of the century New York society, it never devolves into an outright condemnation of the institution. In fact, Wharton considered this novel an "apology" for the earlier, more brutal and critical, "The House of Mirth". Not to be overlooked is the author''s attention to detailing the charms and customs of this caste. The novel is lauded for its accurate portrayal of how the nineteenth-century East Coast American upper class lived and this combined with the social tragedy earned Wharton a Pulitzer - the first Pulitzer awarded to a woman.

Ethan Frome is a 1911 book by American author Edith Wharton. It is set in the fictitious town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. The novel was adapted into a film, Ethan Frome, in 1993

The Age of Innocence is the twelfth novel by Edith Wharton, initially published in four volumes in the 1920''s Victorian Review, and later published in book form by De Appleton in New York and London. She won a Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 1921, making it the first novel written by a woman to win a Pulitzer Prize for fiction, so Wharton was the first woman to win the award. The story takes place in an upper-class community in New York City in the 1870s.Edith Wharton is an American writer, novelist, author and designer, born in New York into a family of wealth and influence, and died in France. She won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and Unreality, and was nominated for the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1927, 1928 and 1930.Date and place of birth: January 24, 1862, New York, New York, United StatesDate and place of death: August 11, 1937, Pavillon Colombe, Saint-Brice-sous-Foret, FranceSpouse: Edward Robbins Wharton (married 1885--1913)Films: The Age of Innocence, Ethan Fromm, The House of Mirth, The Old Maid

Essays on the craft of fiction writing from the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize, for her novel The Age of Innocence. In The Writing of Fiction,Edith Wharton, a prolific writer and one of the twentieth century’s greatest authors, shares her thoughts on fiction writing, devoting individual chapters to short stories and novels. She stresses the importance of writers putting thought into how they build their story, from selecting subject matter and fashioning characters to crafting situations and settings. She explores the history of modern fiction and the contributions of Honoré de Balzac and Stendhal. She even examines the difference between literary and commercial fiction, as well as the work of Marcel Proust. Although Wharton passed away in 1937, her advice here endures and is bound to inspire writers for ages to come. “In The Writing of Fiction Edith Wharton gives us not only a period-appropriate glimpse into the mind of an exceptionally creative writer but also an appreciation for the thoughtfulness and discipline she brought to her craft. We are fortunate she was willing to share her observations.” —Ralph White, author of Litchfield

The House of Joy is Edith Wharton''s second novel, published in 1905 and after her first book, Sanctuary, as well as the title of the film that narrates the personal drama of a graceful woman in high society in New York at the beginning of the twentieth century.Includes a biography of the author.

The House of Mirth is a 1905 novel by the American author Edith Wharton. It tells the story of Lily Bart, a well-born but impoverished woman belonging to New York City''s high society around the turn of the last century.[a] Wharton creates a portrait of a stunning beauty who, though raised and educated to marry well both socially and economically, is reaching her 29th year, an age when her youthful blush is drawing to a close and her marital prospects are becoming ever more limited. The House of Mirth traces Lily''s slow two-year social descent from privilege to a tragically lonely existence on the margins of society. In the words of one scholar, Wharton uses Lily as an attack on "an irresponsible, grasping and morally corrupt upper class.

The Age of Innocence is a 1920 novel by American author Edith Wharton. It was her twelfth novel, and was initially serialized in 1920 in four parts, in the magazine Pictorial Review. Later that year, it was released as a book by D. Appleton & Company. It won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making Wharton the first woman to win the prize.This Age of Innocence, set for Wharton''s childhood, is softer than Wharton''s House of Merith published in 1905.In her autobiography, Wharton wrote of The Age of Innocence that it had allowed her to find "a momentary escape in going back to my childish memories of a long-vanished America... it was growing more and more evident that the world I had grown up in and been formed by had been destroyed in 1914."Experts and readers alike agree that An Age of Innocence is basically a story that struggles to reconcile the old with the new.

An American novelist play writer and designer Edith Wharton published Ethan Frome In 1911. The book is set in fiction town of Starkfield, Massachusetts about an isolated farmer trying to live with his frigid, demanding and ungrateful wife. We have formatted the book for an easy reading experience if you enjoy historic classic literary work.

In "The Choice," Edith Wharton intricately explores the complexities of love, marriage, and personal ambition through the narrative of a young woman confronted with pivotal life decisions. Wharton''s literary style is characterized by her keen psychological insight and elegant prose, shedding light on the societal constraints of her time while examining intimate emotions. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the novella encapsulates the tensions between individual desires and societal expectations, revealing the nuanced interplay of choice and consequence in the search for fulfillment. Edith Wharton, the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, drew from her own experiences as a member of the American upper class, which grants her a unique lens through which to critique the social mores of her time. Her diverse literary career ranges from profound novels such as "The Age of Innocence" to her keenly observed short stories, providing a rich framework for her exploration of the inner lives of her characters. Wharton''s focus on the female experience reflects both her personal struggles and her advocacy for women''s autonomy in a patriarchal society. Readers captivated by Wharton''Äôs previous works will find "The Choice" a compelling addition to her oeuvre, providing a thought-provoking examination of the dilemmas faced by women in their pursuit of self-determination. This novella is recommended not only for its literary merit but also for its timeless relevance, resonating with contemporary discussions on agency and identity.

In "Kerfol," Edith Wharton presents a haunting narrative that intertwines themes of love, loss, and the supernatural within the somber backdrop of a decaying French estate. Employing a rich, atmospheric prose steeped in Gothic tradition, Wharton''s story unfolds through the voice of a nameless narrator drawn to a mysterious manor once inhabited by a tragic love affair. The novella''s eerie tones and vivid imagery reflect Wharton''s sophisticated literary style, revealing her deep engagement with psychological complexity and spectral motifs, while also engaging with contemporary concerns of social class and gender roles. Edith Wharton, a luminary of early 20th-century literature, often drew inspiration from her own privileged upbringing and acute observations of society''s intricacies. "Kerfol" was inspired by Wharton''Äôs fascination with the history and decay of old estates in Europe, reflecting her own experiences as an expatriate in France. Her profound understanding of human emotions, coupled with personal encounters with romance and betrayal, shaped her narratives, allowing readers to navigate the intricate interplay between the living and the dead. "Kerfol" is a must-read for enthusiasts of Gothic literature and admirers of Wharton''s oeuvre. Its exploration of the shadows that linger in the past not only captivates the imagination but also prompts introspection on human desires and regrets. This novella encapsulates Wharton''s gift for storytelling, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

The Age of Innocence is a 1920 novel by American author Edith Wharton. It was her twelfth novel, and was initially serialized in 1920 in four parts, in the magazine Pictorial Review. Later that year, it was released as a book by D. Appleton & Company. It won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making Wharton the first woman to win the prize. Though the committee had initially agreed to give the award to Sinclair Lewis for Main Street, the judges, in rejecting his book on political grounds, "established Wharton as the American ''First Lady of Letters''".The story is set in the 1870s, in upper-class, "Gilded-Age" New York City. Wharton wrote the book in her 50s, after she had established herself as a strong author, with publishers clamoring for her work.

Summer is a novel by Edith Wharton published in 1917 by Charles Scribner''s Sons. The story is one of only two novels by Wharton to be set in New England, who was best known for her portrayals of upper class New York society. The novel details the sexual awakening of its protagonist, Charity Royall, and shares many plot similarities with Wharton''s better known novel, Ethan Frome. Only moderately well-received when originally published, Summer has had a resurgence in critical popularity since the 1960''s

Shedding the turn-of-the-century social confines she felt existed for women in America, Edith Wharton set out in the newly invented "motor-car" to explore the cities and countryside of France. In A Motor-Flight Through France, originally published in 1908, Wharton combines the power of her prose, her love for travel, and her affinity for France to produce this compelling travelogue.

Newland Archer, the ambivalent protagonist, represents the apogee of good breeding. He is the ultimate insider in post-Civil War New York society. Although engaged to May Welland, a beautiful and proper fellow member of elite society, he is attracted to the free-spirited Countess Ellen Olenska, May''s cousin and a former member of their circle who has been living in Europe but has left her husband, a cruel Polish nobleman, under mysterious circumstances and returned to her family''s New York milieu. His upcoming marriage to the young socialite will unite two of New York''s oldest families, but from the novel''s opening pages, Olenska imports a passionate intensity and mysterious Old World eccentricity that disrupt the conventional world of order-obsessed New York. Ellen''s hopes of being set free from her past are dashed when she is forced to choose between conformity and exile, while Newland''s appointment by the Welland family as Ellen''s legal consultant begins an emotional entanglement the force of which he could never have imagined.

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The House of Mirth (1905), a novel by Edith Wharton (1862-1937), tells the story of Lily Bart, a well-born but impoverished woman belonging to New York City''s high society around the turn of the last century.[a] Wharton creates a portrait of a stunning beauty who, though raised and educated to marry well both socially and economically, is reaching her 29th year, an age when her youthful blush is drawing to a close and her marital prospects are becoming ever more limited. The House of Mirth traces Lily''s slow two-year social descent from privilege to a tragically lonely existence on the margins of society. In the words of one scholar, Wharton uses Lily as an attack on "an irresponsible, grasping and morally corrupt upper class.

The Age of Innocence is Edith Wharton''s twelfth novel, initially serialized in four parts in the Pictorial Review magazine in 1920, and later released by D. Appleton and Company as a book in New York and in London. It won the 1921 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, making Wharton the first woman to win the prize.Though the committee initially agreed to award the prize to Sinclair Lewis, the judges rejected his Main Street on political grounds and "established Wharton as the American ''First Lady of Letters''", the irony being that the committee had awarded The Age of Innocence the prize on grounds that negated Wharton''s own blatant and subtle ironies, which constitute and make the book so worthy of attention. The story is set in upper-class New York City in the 1870s, during the Gilded Age. Wharton wrote the book in her 50s, after she had established herself as a strong author with publishers clamoring for her work.

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Summer by Edith Wharton - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Edith Wharton’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Wharton includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘Summer by Edith Wharton - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Wharton’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Edith Wharton’. Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Wharton includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. eBook features: * The complete unabridged text of ‘The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ * Beautifully illustrated with images related to Wharton’s works * Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook * Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles

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Edith Wharton''s "Madame de Treymes" is a remarkable example of the form. It is the story of the tactical defeat but moral victory of an honest and upstanding American in his struggle to win a wife from a tightly united but feudally minded French aristocratic family. He loses, but they cheat. . . . In a masterpiece of brevity, Wharton dramatizes the contrast between the two opposing forces: the simple and proper old brownstone New York, low in style but high in principle, and the achingly beautiful but decadent Saint-Germain district of Paris. Edith Wharton ( born Edith Newbold Jones; January 24, 1862 - August 11, 1937) was a Pulitzer Prize-winning American novelist, short story writer, and designer. She was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1927, 1928 and 1930. Wharton combined her insider''s view of America''s privileged classes with a brilliant, natural wit to write humorous, incisive novels and short stories of social and psychological insight. She was well acquainted with many of her era''s other literary and public figures, including Theodore Roosevelt.

The House of Mirth (1905), by Edith Wharton, is a novel about New York socialite Lily Bart attempting to secure a husband and a place in rich society. It is one of the first novels of manners in American literature.

The House of Mirth (1905), by Edith Wharton, is the story of Lily Bart, a well-born, but penniless woman of the high society of New York City, who was raised and educated to become wife to a rich man, a hothouse flower for conspicuous consumption. As an unmarried woman with gambling debts and an uncertain future, Lily is destroyed by the society that created her. Written in the style of a novel of manners, The House of Mirth was the fourth novel by Edith Wharton (1862-1937), which tells the story of Lily Bart against the background of the high-society of upper class New York City of the 1890s; as a genre novel, The House of Mirth (1905) is an example of American literary naturalism.