Edith Wharton

The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and Other Stories (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Edith Wharton was one of the most famous American authors of the early 20th century.  Wharton's writings were known for their witty presentation on upper class society in America.  This edition of The Hermit and the Wild Woman, and Other Stories includes a table of contents.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Charles River Editors
• Seitenzahl: 260
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. März 2018
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781518301865
• Artikelnr.: 54362572

Autorenporträt

Edith Wharton was an acclaimed American novelist, short story writer, and designer, born in 1862 into a prominent New York family. She is best known for her insightful and often critical portrayals of upper-class society in the early 20th century. Wharton's works explore themes of social class, morality, and the constraints of society, often highlighting the inner lives and struggles of her characters. Her most famous novels include The Age of Innocence, which won the Pulitzer Prize, and The House of Mirth. Wharton was a pioneer for women in literature, as she wrote extensively about female agency and the societal pressures faced by women of her time. In addition to fiction, Wharton was a talented designer and a keen observer of architecture and interior design, which influenced her writing. Throughout her career, she received widespread acclaim and remains a significant figure in American literature, with her works continuing to be studied and celebrated today.