The Custom of the Country - Wharton, Edith
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"The Custom of the Country" by Edith Wharton explores the social changes and challenges of Undine Spragg, a young woman from Apex City who moves to New York with her parents in pursuit of a higher social standing. The narrative begins with Undine's dissatisfaction with her current social circle and her determination to break into the elite society of New York. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spragg, are supportive but often bewildered by her relentless pursuit of status and luxury. Undine's character is marked by her beauty, charm, and a fierce determination to achieve her goals, often at the…mehr

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"The Custom of the Country" by Edith Wharton explores the social changes and challenges of Undine Spragg, a young woman from Apex City who moves to New York with her parents in pursuit of a higher social standing. The narrative begins with Undine's dissatisfaction with her current social circle and her determination to break into the elite society of New York. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Spragg, are supportive but often bewildered by her relentless pursuit of status and luxury. Undine's character is marked by her beauty, charm, and a fierce determination to achieve her goals, often at the expense of those around her. The story delves into her interactions with various characters, including Ralph Marvell, a member of an old New York family, and Claud Walsingham Popple, a portrait painter. Undine's journey is marked by her attempts to navigate the complex social hierarchies and her struggles with the limitations imposed by her background. Wharton uses Undine's character to critique the materialism and superficiality of the society she aspires to join. The novel highlights the tension between personal desires and societal expectations, as well as the impact of change on personal relationships. Through Undine's experiences, Wharton provides a commentary on the changing social landscape of early 20th-century America, where traditional values are often at odds with the new consumer culture.
Autorenporträt
Edith Wharton (1862-1937) est une figure incontournable de la littérature américaine du début du XXe siècle. Née dans une famille aristocratique new-yorkaise, elle reçoit une éducation soignée et voyage beaucoup en Europe, développant très tôt un goût prononcé pour les lettres. Mariée à un riche banquier bostonien, Edith Wharton fréquente la haute société mais se sent vite à l'étroit dans ce milieu guindé. Elle commence à écrire des nouvelles et des romans qui décrivent avec acuité les travers et les drames cachés de cette caste privilégiée. Son talent s'épanouit pleinement avec des uvres majeures comme Chez les heureux du monde (1905), Ethan Frome (1911) ou Au temps de l'innocence (1920), qui lui vaut le prix Pulitzer, faisant d'elle la première femme à recevoir cette distinction. Installée en France à partir de 1907, Edith Wharton s'engage pendant la Première Guerre mondiale auprès des réfugiés et des orphelins. Son action lui vaudra la Légion d'honneur. Dans les années 1920, elle partage sa vie entre sa villa de Hyères et ses voyages, et poursuit son uvre romanesque. Observatrice lucide et ironique de son temps, Edith Wharton a porté un regard sans concession sur l'Amérique de la Gilded Age et ses contradictions. Son style élégant et incisif, son sens aigu de la psychologie en font l'une des grandes dames de la littérature, dont l'uvre reste d'une étonnante modernité.