Carol J. Singley

A Historical Guide to Edith Wharton

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ISBN 13:
9780195135916
author:
Carol J. Singley
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Oxford University Press USA
language:
English
Publication Year:
2003
Pages:
312
Dimensions:
139mm X 209mm
Genre:
Literature
Condition:
New
Availability:
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£37.73

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Edith Wharton: A Historical Guide to Her Life and Writing provides new insights into the life and work of one of America's most important female novelists. At a particular historical crossroads between sentimental lady writer and modern professional author, Wharton navigated the changing social and economic landscape of her time with remarkable skill. Through essays that expand our understanding of Wharton as a novelist of manners, this guide illuminates her engagement with issues of her day, including Darwinism, urbanization, capitalism, feminism, world war, and eugenics. With its rich historical contexts, the book offers a fresh perspective on Wharton's life and writing. By examining Wharton's work in new and exciting ways, A Historical Guide to Edith Wharton is an essential resource for both scholarly readers and those interested in American literature.

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