Wharton, Edith
Old New York
- ISBN 13:
- 9781844083596
- author:
- Wharton, Edith
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Virago Press Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2006
- Pages:
- 324
- Dimensions:
- 126mm X 202mm
- Genre:
- Modern fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Edith Wharton's Old New York offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century America. These novellas showcase her compassionate and ironic vision, revealing the complexities of a society governed by appearances rather than genuine goodness. Through the lives of characters such as Lewis Raycie and Lizzie Hazeldean, Wharton explores the constraints placed on individuals who dare to be honourable but unconventional. With subtlety and spirit, she critiques the complacent plutocrats and societal norms that shape the lives of those around her. A thought-provoking insight into the world from which Edith Wharton came, Old New York is a collection of novellas that continue to resonate with readers today.
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