Contains over 450 alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about various aspects of the life and work of early twentieth-century American novelist Edith Wharton; and includes photographs, illustrations, and a chronology of her writings.
Provides an introduction to the fiction of early-twentieth century writer Edith Wharton, placing her work in the context of her times, focusing on how she was shaped by the culture of wealth and priviledge into which she was born.
Analyzes the novel "The Age of Innocence" and includes biographical information about Edith Wharton, a thematic and structural analysis, a list of characters, and portions of critical essays written about the novel.
authoritative text, backgrounds and contexts, criticism
Wharton, Edith
1995
Presents a critical analysis of the novel by Edith Wharton and contains complete text, a collection of Wharton's private correspondence, biographical sketch of the author, and eight reviews.
An autobiographical account by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edith Wharton that chronicles her public and private life from her childhood in New York to her literary success as an adult.
Contains plot summaries and character lists for four works by Edith Wharton, including "The House of Mirth, " "Ethan Frome, " "The Custom of the Country, " and "The Age of Innocence, " each with a selection of critical essays; and includes biographical information about the author.
Provides a detailed biography of American novelist Edith Wharton, discussing her journeys through Europe, her peers, the places she lived, unhappy marriage, passionate affair, literary works, and much more. Includes photographs.
