Edith Wharton - Libros y biografía

Witty socialite Lily Bart has expensive tastes. Unfortunately, she does not have the social status to match. So far she has managed to get by on ‘old money’ and has become accustomed to a certain level...

In the opulent world of New York's elite, Undine Spragg, a captivating beauty, embarks on a relentless pursuit of wealth and status. As she navigates the treacherous waters of high society, her ambition...

Le village de North Dormer, en Nouvelle Angleterre, abrite une communauté puritaine et étriquée au sein de laquelle la belle Charity vit et, surtout, s'ennuie. Adoptée enfant par le notable du village,...

Trois récits, parmi lesquels Beatrice Palmato, un fragment érotique inédit retrouvé en 2001. A sa lumière, les deux nouvelles qui complètent ce recueil, L'ermite et la sauvageonne et Le prétexte, révèlent...

Edith Wharton's 'Old New York' is a captivating four-book collection that delves into the social intricacies and ethical dilemmas of the Gilded Age elite in 19th century New York. Known for her detailed...

Edith Wharton's 'After Holbein' immerses readers in the lavish yet often ruthless world of high society in early 20th century New York. Through detailed descriptions and sharp dialogue, Wharton captures...

Edith Wharton's 'The Descent of Man and Other Stories' is a collection of short stories that delves into the complexities of human nature, society, and relationships. Wharton's writing style is characterized...

In Edith Wharton's 'The Duchess at Prayer,' the novella delves into the complexities of societal norms and expectations in late 19th-century England. Wharton's elegant prose captures the inner turmoil...

In Edith Wharton's novel 'Coming Home,' the reader is transported into the world of post-World War I America, where the protagonist grapples with the challenges of returning to a society forever altered...

Edith Wharton's novel, The Fruit of the Tree, is a compelling exploration of class struggles and ethical dilemmas in early 20th century America. Written in Wharton's signature style of social realism,...

In 'Crucial Instances' by Edith Wharton, a collection of seven short stories, Wharton explores the intricacies of human relationships and society in the late 19th century America. Written in a precise...

Edith Wharton's 'The Greater Inclination' is a captivating collection of short stories that delves into the complexities of human relationships and societal expectations. Wharton's exquisite prose and...

Edith Wharton's 'Verses' offers a collection of poetry that showcases her keen observation of human nature and society. Written in a style reminiscent of the Romantic poets, Wharton delves into themes...

In 'Autres Temps' by Edith Wharton, the author explores themes of marriage, society, and change in an intricately woven narrative. Wharton's subtle yet incisive writing style delves into the complexities...

Edith Wharton's novel, 'A Son at the Front', showcases her trademark writing style characterized by vivid descriptions and nuanced character development. Set against the backdrop of World War I, the novel...

•Fast and Loose, 1877 •The Touchstone, 1900 •The Valley of Decision, 1902 •Sanctuary, 1903 •The House of Mirth, 1905 •Madame de Treymes, 1907 •The Fruit of the Tree, 1907 •Ethan Frome, 1911 •The Reef,...

EDITH WHARTON (1862-1937) was one of the most remarkable women of her time, and her immense commercial and critical success-most notably with her novel "The Age of Innocense" (1920), which won a Pulitzer...

First published in 1905, THE HOUSE OF MIRTH shocked the New York society it so deftly chronicles, portraying the moral, social and economic restraints on a woman who dared to claim the privileges of marriage...

Ethan Frome is a limping, quiet old man, a local fixture of the community, and a lifelong resident of the town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. When an unnamed narrator comes to spend a winter in Starkfield,...

First published in 1905, THE HOUSE OF MIRTH shocked the New York society it so deftly chronicles, portraying the moral, social and economic restraints on a woman who dared to claim the privileges of marriage...

The Touchstone - Edith Wharton - The Touchstone is a novel, written by Edith Wharton in 1905; it was the first of her many stories describing life in old New York.Stephen Glennard, the novels protagonist,...

Ethan Frome is a limping, quiet old man, a local fixture of the community, and a lifelong resident of the town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. When an unnamed narrator comes to spend a winter in Starkfield,...

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,...

The House of Mirth, 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....

Having begun my book with the statement that Morocco still lacks a guide-book, I should have wished to take a first step toward remedying that deficiency. But the conditions in which I travelled, though...

Considered by many to be her masterpiece, Edith Wharton's second full-length work is a scathing yet personal examination of the exploits and follies of the modern upper class. As she unfolds the story...

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...

Ethan Frome Edith Wharton - 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,...

The Custom of the Country Edith Wharton - Edith Whartons lacerating satire on marriage and materialism in turn-of-the-century New York features her most selfish, ruthless, and irresistibly outrageous...

In 'Artemis to Actaeon, and Other Verses' by Edith Wharton, readers are presented with a collection of poems that showcase Wharton's ability to weave captivating narratives and rich imagery through her...