wharton, edith

Traces the transformations of themes in women's writings by examining three women author's works.

A retelling of the story of Edith Wharton's novel Ethan Frome from the point of view of Zenobia, or Zeena, Frome.

In this biography of Edith Wharton, the author describes the morals and mores of the wealthy society Wharton observed and satrized; their marriages, their circle of approved friends, their balls, their homes, and their money.

Presents the biography of novelist Edith Wharton, a woman from an upper-class New York family, who defied convention and defined herself through her art leading her to associations with many of the late-nineteenth-century and early-twentieth-century's most notable personalities. Includes photographs, a list of her works, and an index.

A poor farmers, Ethan finds himself stuck in a miserable marriage to Zeenie, a sickly, tyrannical woman, until he falls in love with her visiting cousin, the vivacious Mattie Silver. As Mattie is forced to leave his household, Frome steals one last afternoon with her -- one that culminates in a ruinous sled ride with unspeakably tragic results.

Presents Edith Wharton's early twentieth-century novel in which she portrays New York in the 1870s as a society in which money counts for less than manners and morals, and includes contextual materials, as well as critical commentary and analysis.

A biography of American writer Edith Wharton, following her from old New York, to Edwardian England and Paris, through the First World War, and to the French Riviera; and discussing her family relationships, youth, marriage to Teddy Wharton, mid-life love affair, and her literary career.

Gives an assessment of the artistic achievements and cultural contributions of Edith Wharton.