Wharton, Edith
A Son at the Front (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780198859550
- author:
- Wharton, Edith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 1.4 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- General Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Edith Wharton's A Son at the Front is a powerful portrayal of American expatriate life in Paris during World War I. Against the backdrop of war and its devastating impact, the novel explores the complexities of modern family dynamics. The story centers around John Campton, a painter who struggles to accept his son George's second marriage to Anderson Brant, a wealthy banker. As the war rages on, George is forced to report for military service, despite his parents' hopes that he should be exempted. The novel reflects Wharton's own experiences and offers a gripping portrayal of life in Paris during this tumultuous period. A Son at the Front stands as an important part of Wharton's oeuvre, providing a landmark insight into the literature of World War I.
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