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The Cambridge Introduction to Edith Wharton

The Cambridge Introduction to Edith Wharton - Cambridge Introductions to Literature

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Publisher's Synopsis

Born in New York into a world of wealth and privilege, and writing with unique insight into the lives of the rich and fashionable, Edith Wharton was a best-seller in her time, and is now, again, one of the most widely read American authors. This book provides an accessible and stimulating introduction to Wharton's life and writings, to help map her work for new readers, and to encourage more detailed exploration of her texts and contexts. Suggesting a range of perspectives on her most famous novels - The House of Mirth (1905), Ethan Frome (1911), The Custom of the Country (1913) and The Age of Innocence (1920) - it stimulates fresh lines of inquiry, examining these alongside other writings that are now attracting lively critical interest. With its clear structure, illustrations, and guide to further study, this book will form the ideal starting-point for students and for general readers.

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Cambridge University Press dates from 1534 and is part of the University of Cambridge. We further the University's mission by disseminating knowledge in the pursuit of education, learning and research at the highest international levels of excellence.

Book information

ISBN: 9780521687195
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Pub date:
DEWEY: 813.52
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 154
Weight: 288g
Height: 230mm
Width: 153mm
Spine width: 9mm