Esta gran autora norteamericana siempre estuvo enamorada de Francia, un lugar mágico y poético donde podía distanciarse de la estrechez de miras de la sociedad estadounidesense y, de paso, escapar de un matrimonio insatisfactorio. Los diversos viajes que realizo le permitieron plasmar una vision personalisima, tan sugerente y romantica como aguda y penetrante, del paisaje, la gente, las costumbres y la cultura francesa. Este libro es el magnifico resultado de todo ello.
Deep dive into American literatures famous female writer with this remarkable collection of Selected Edith Wharton. Detailing the lives, loves and losses of a countrys people, well start our journey with the isolated farmer and his mean and merciful wife in Ethan Frome. Next, well explore a womens pride and position in early 20th-century society in Summer. Well then head to the big smoke as Undine Spragg urges her parents to take action in The Custom of the Country. In The House of Mirth, we challenge a womans chances and choices. Whilst Glimpses of the Moon sees a wealthy couples expectations shattered, well explore the highs and lows of high society in The Age of Innocence.Weaving together a thrilling collection of social status, chances, and choices for American society, Selected Edith Wharton is the perfect companion for fans of The Great Gatsby, starring Leonardo Dicaprio.
A young lawyer endures a moral struggle between passion and social conscience in Old New York. Edith Wharton's elegant portrait of desire and betrayal earned her the first Pulitzer Prize for literatu
