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Edith Wharton

Edith Wharton

Lovett, Robert Morss

Paperback

Biographies GeneralLiterary Criticism20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1432553976
ISBN13: 9781432553975
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 96
Weight: 0.33
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Edith Wharton by Robert Morss Lovett is a comprehensive biography of one of America's most celebrated writers. Edith Wharton was a prolific author who wrote many novels, short stories, and non-fiction works during her lifetime. Lovett's biography delves into Wharton's personal life, including her upbringing in a wealthy New York family, her marriage and divorce, and her social circles.The book also explores Wharton's literary career, including her early works and her later successes such as The House of Mirth and The Age of Innocence, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1921. Lovett examines Wharton's writing style, themes, and influences, and provides insight into her creative process.Throughout the book, Lovett paints a vivid picture of Wharton's life and times, from the Gilded Age of the late 19th century to the tumultuous years of World War I and beyond. He also discusses Wharton's relationships with other prominent writers and artists of her day, including Henry James and Theodore Roosevelt.Overall, Edith Wharton is a compelling biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most important writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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