Wharton - Libros y biografía

Dans la bonne société new-yorkaise de la fin du XIXe siècle, où les conventions sociales sont sacro-saintes et où règne la quête permanente du "bon ton", le jeune Newland Archer s’apprête à épouser la...

« Il était caractéristique de sa part de garder de ses échecs un souvenir aussi aigu que de ses triomphes, et un désir passionné de les “rattraper”, qui comptait toujours parmi les motifs obscurs de sa...

Les montagnes du Massachusetts à la fin du XIXe siècle. Ethan Frome est un jeune homme pauvre qui aime les livres et rêve de voyages. Il a hérité d'une ferme et d'une scierie qui ne rapportent rien, épousé...

Deux classiques de la célèbre romancière : Ethan Frome, devenu un classique de la littérature américaine, et Été, considéré par Joseph Conrad comme le plus beau roman d'Edith Wharton.Deux classiques de...

Lily Bart, orpheline ruinée, cherche désespérément à faire un beau mariage pour assurer sa position sociale. Cependant, difficile de naviguer dans les courants traîtres d’un monde fondé sur les apparences....

« Faites New York ! », telle est l’injonction qu’adresse, dès 1902, Henry James, son mentor et ami, à Edith Wharton. Avec L’Âge de l’innocence, prix Pulitzer en 1921, la romancière y répond de façon magistrale...

When a 10-year-old boy befriends a carnival stuntman and his lion cub, he learns the true meaning of family, loyalty, love, and survival. For Dickie Kettleson, growing up during the Depression...

A previously unpublished wartime memoir from the acclaimed author of Birdy and A Midnight Clear. One of the most acclaimed American writers of his generation, and author of classic novels such...

A charming memoir from one of America’s best-loved novelists, William Wharton, author of war-time classic ‘Birdy’. Before even penning his first novel, William Wharton had left his home in Los...

After being summoned home by the news of his mother's heart attack, John Tremont is forced to confront his own middle age. While John’s mother begins to make an astonishing recovery, his father...

Lily Bart, 29 ans, fait tourner bien des têtes, et du meilleur monde. Quoique issue d'un milieu modeste, elle a toujours frayé dans la haute société. Incapable de vivre sans argent, trop honnête pour...

HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics. 'I want – I want somehow to get away with you into a world where words like that – categories like that – won't exist....

Plongez au coeur d'un véritable triangle amoureux dans la haute société new-yorkaise de la Belle Epoque et découvrez la plume moderne d'une grande romancière américaine, première femme à remporter le...

I WOULD not have it thought that I commend indiscriminately everything that the Indian does and is. There are scores of things about the Indian that are reprehensible and to be avoided. Most Indians smoke,...

In 'The Old Franciscan Missions Of California,' George Wharton James presents an in-depth study of the historic and architectural significance of the California missions. Through detailed descriptions,...

In William H. Wharton's novel 'Texas', readers are transported to the rugged landscapes and tumultuous history of the Lone Star State. The book delves into the lives of a diverse cast of characters, showcasing...

In Anne Hollingsworth Wharton's book "Through Colonial Doorways", readers are transported back in time to the era of American Colonial architecture, exploring the intricacies of its design and history....

In 'Living the Radiant Life' by George Wharton James, the author explores the concept of living a vibrant and fulfilling life through self-realization and spiritual enlightenment. Written in a poetic...

In 'Sappho: Memoir, text, selected renderings, and a literal translation,' Henry Thornton Wharton delves into the complex and enigmatic world of the ancient Greek poet, Sappho. Wharton presents a comprehensive...

In 'Quit Your Worrying!' by George Wharton James, the author delves into the detrimental effects of worry on one's mental and physical well-being. Written in a straightforward and engaging style, the...

The Historical Tradition Rooms in General Walls Doors Windows Fireplaces Ceilings and Floors Entrance and Vestibule Hall and Stairs The Drawing-room, Boudoir, and Morning-room Gala Rooms: Ball-room, Saloon,...

Henry Thornton Wharton's 'Sappho: Memoir, text, selected renderings, and a literal translation' is an essential work for anyone interested in the life and poetry of the ancient Greek lyric poetess, Sappho....

George Wharton James' book, "The Old Franciscan Missions Of California," provides a detailed account of the historical significance and architectural beauty of the missions established by the Franciscan...

In 'Living the Radiant Life' by George Wharton James, readers are invited to explore the concept of living a fulfilling and spiritually enriching life. Through a series of insightful essays, James delves...

Everything there is to know about traditional Native American basket weaving.Native American basket weaving is an intricate and powerful art, representative of the legends and ceremonies of the Indian...

Living the Radiant Life: A Personal Narrative written by George Wharton James who was an American popular lecturer, photographer, journalist and editor. This book is one of many works by him.  It has...

An infectiously positive and inclusive guide to running, from everyone's favourite Apple Fitness+ and Nike trainer, Coach Cory Wharton-Malcolm."Everything Wharton-Malcolm does has the aim of helping people...

 Oculto feminino reúne onze textos escritos por mulheres ocultistas do século XIX, em sua maioria intelectuais, místicas e teosofistas. Tecendo uma preciosa tapeçaria de conhecimentos esotéricos, seus...

Step into the Elegance of the Past. "The Age of Innocence" by Edith Wharton, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journey, transports you to the lavish world of 1870s New York, where the glittering surface hides...

Step into the captivating world of work as renowned authors Edith Wharton, Anton Chekhov, and others paint vivid portraits of the human experience within the professional realm. From the bustling streets...