The Custom of the Country

Autor*innen

• Edith Wharton

Parameter

• 620 Seiten
• 22 Lesestunden

• Amerikanische Literatur
• Belletristik
• Geschichte
• Historische Romane
• Klassiker

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Undine Spragg, a determined country girl, seeks to ascend the ranks of New York City's elite society in this insightful portrayal of American high society. Through her journey, the novel explores themes of ambition, social status, and the intricacies of relationships within the upper class. Edith Wharton's sharp wit and narrative skill shine as she critiques the values and customs of her time. This edition also includes a new biography, enhancing the reader's understanding of Wharton's literary legacy and the context of her work.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009