internationaladded a book to the bookshelfEdith Wharton6 years ago
In a marked departure from fiction, Wharton, accompanied by architect Ogden Codman, offer her insight and advice into how houses should look -— inside and out.
internationaladded a book to the bookshelfEdith Wharton6 years ago
Set in Italy during the French Revolution, this tale of a newly-minted duke balancing his liberal views with family expectations still resonates today.
internationaladded a book to the bookshelfEdith Wharton6 years ago
Wharton's look at divisive topics such as euthanasia, divorce, the problems of labor, industrial conditions, and professions for women, may have divided public opinion, but they certainly helped cement her reputation for fearlessness.
internationaladded a book to the bookshelfEdith Wharton6 years ago
Something of a 'piece de resistance' for Wharton, 'The Age of Innocence' documents the upper echelons of New York society -— and had publishers falling over themselves to get her attention.